This workshop will focus on how to adjust to changing roles within the family unit when the caregiver needs to assist with personal and intimate care such as bathing, dressing and incontinence care while still maintaining the dignity of the care recipient. Changing roles and communication will be a focus of this workshop.
Learn techniques in for providing personal care:
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oral health
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bathing
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dressing
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incontinence care
What to expect:
Class lecture (1 hour)
- Covering tips and tricks, how to observe the health status of your loved one, resources and tools for assistance, hands on training with a partner (if applicable)
Simulated Experience (1- 1.5 hours)
- Experience high potential scenarios that a caregiver may experience while looking after a loved one and go through appropriate decision making and the steps of care
Workshop registration includes:
- Information guide and resources to take home
- Access to quick videos for just in time learning
Shaving Video
Shaving from NorQuest College on Vimeo.
Denture Care Video
Denture Care from NorQuest College on Vimeo.