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Digital Fatigue in Small Care Teams: Why Simplicity Matters Now More Than Ever

Digital Fatigue in Small Care Teams: Why Simplicity Matters Now More Than Ever

For many small care and enabling teams, the run-up to Christmas is one of the busiest times of the year. Staff are juggling changing visit times, unexpected requests, holiday cover, and families reaching out more often. It’s a period where even the most experienced teams feel the strain, and where any additional administrative friction can quickly tip people from “busy” into “overwhelmed”.

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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In today’s fast-paced care environment, relying on outdated methods like paper records, manual scheduling, or just emailing can hold you back.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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July 26, 2024

Stress Less: Mindfulness Strategies for Effective Caregiving

Mindfulness meditation involves bringing our attention to the present moment, cultivating awareness of our thoughts, feelings, and bodily sensations without judgement. This practice can help reduce stress, anxiety, and overwhelm, and promote a sense of calm and clarity amidst the challenges of caregiving.

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