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Could Technology Help Us Understand More About Care Needs?

Could Technology Help Us Understand More About Care Needs?

AI is fast becoming a powerful tool in care management, especially in home care and assisted living. Care providers already rank AI as the top emerging trend expected to transform care by 2030. From easing admin work to predicting health issues, AI has real potential to improve outcomes and ease the burden on care teams. At Elate, we're always exploring ways to support care providers and improve the care journey.

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Be Rare, Be You: A Spotlight on Rare Diseases

Be Rare, Be You: A Spotlight on Rare Diseases

Ever heard the saying that while individual snowflakes are unique, together, they can create a breathtaking landscape? The world of rare diseases is a little like that.

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October 11, 2024

Building a Healthy Work Environment in the Care Industry

In the fast-paced and often emotionally demanding field of care, maintaining mental well-being is essential for both caregivers and care providers. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), poor working environments—characterised by excessive workloads, job insecurity, low job control, and issues like discrimination and inequality—pose a significant risk to mental health.

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September 6, 2024

Promoting Awareness and Recognition of the Caregiving Profession

Caregiving is a profession rooted in compassion, skill, and dedication. In the UK, around 14,000 registered domiciliary care providers support a workforce of approximately 860,000 care workers within the adult social care sector. These caregivers play a vital role in helping individuals live with dignity and comfort. Despite the crucial importance of this work, the caregiving profession often goes unrecognised.

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September 17, 2024

Effective Strategies for Managing Challenging Behaviours in Care

Care work is demanding and requires constant vigilance. Encountering challenging behaviours in care settings or within a support recipient's home is common and can become difficult to manage if not addressed. According to the NHS, challenging behaviours include aggression, self-harm, and disruptiveness. Mastering de-escalation techniques is crucial for maintaining safety and support.

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September 6, 2024

The Power of Digital Tools in Domiciliary Care Services

In today’s fast-paced care environment, relying on outdated methods like paper records, manual scheduling, or just emailing can hold you back. Elate exemplifies the embrace of a major shift towards digital solutions, offering an all-in-one software that empowers care managers, care workers, and support recipients with innovative tools for seamless care management, auditing, rostering, and finance, thereby enhancing both efficiency and quality of care.

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August 10, 2024

Embracing Person-Centred Care to Meet Support Recipients' Needs

In today's rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, tailoring care plans to meet individual needs and preferences has become paramount. By 2040, nearly one in seven people is projected to be over 75, leading to a steadily increasing demand for caregiving services due to ageing populations and the rising prevalence of chronic conditions.

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August 3, 2024

Resolving conflicts and addressing communication barriers

This blog delves into the critical role of communication in caregiving relationships and how to effectively resolve conflicts and overcome communication barriers.

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