Blogs by tag - complex care · Nurseplus

Considering a career in healthcare?
January 22, 2019

Why work in healthcare?You are considering working in healthcare but are not entirely sure it is for you. This is a very common concern for those who are still wondering whether this sector would be a sensible career choice for them.We asked our workers why they choose to work in such a demanding...

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The importance of maintaining good nutrition and hydration
July 02, 2018

Nutrition and Hydration Week, which took place in March, aimed to highlight the importance of eating a balanced, nutritious diet and drinking plenty of fluids. As well as promoting the benefits, it’s also about understanding the difficulties that some people face when trying to follow a healthy d...

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Managing challenging behaviour
April 20, 2018

Managing someone with challenging behaviour can be a barrier when you’re working in the health and social care profession. Although every case is different, it’s important to know how to stay calm and collected when faced with these occurrences.Some of the issues can arise because of an individua...

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The importance of being #CareAware
February 27, 2018

We were pleased to see the launch of today’s campaign by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), #CareAware. According to the CQC, a new survey which polled over 1,000 adults who were responsible for choosing care in a care home or at home – either for themselves or a loved one – over the last thre...

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Putting dignity and respect at the heart of care
January 31, 2018

Putting dignity and respect at the heart of care Providing dignified care is one of the primary aspects of our work. If you or a loved one has ever needed professional care, then you will realise the importance of ensuring dignity and compassion is upheld to the highest of standards. Here a...

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Why work in care
January 04, 2018

Why work in Care? You are considering working in care but are not entirely sure it is for you. This is a very common concern for those who are still wondering whether the care sector would be a sensible career choice for them. This is what we think of Nurseplus… Firstly, the flexibility ...

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Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia
November 14, 2017

Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia; a progressive disorder that affects how the brain works, in particular, the ability to remember, think and reason. Living with dementia can have a big emotional, social, psychological and practical impact on a person. Many people with deme...

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