[…] unmet needs (behaviours may be concerning to carers) or meet needs (positive responses or behaviours). • AQ staff are trained to creatively respond to and support the best interests of a diverse range of clients when responding to sudden or gradual changes. Behaviours from which a cumulative level of distress occurs for the person […]
[…] give your prior written consent The information is given to the Commonwealth or State or one of their entities under certain specified conditions It is in the best interest of the care being provided The Assocation may hold personal information for the following purposes: Residents / Prospective Residents / Clients To provide appropriate ongoing […]
[…] worn No dentur e Named Lower Full Partial Not worn No denture Named Denture cleaning Daily When possible Best time to clean dentures Natural teeth Upper ☐ Yes No Roots present Lower Yes No Roots present Attempt denture Cleaning […]
[…] just what we offer.” According to Brianne, it’s the personal touches that matter, and she feels that is at the centre of what AQ @ Home does best. “We personalise everything – we like to know when does this person like to have their shower, or how do they like their coffee,” she said. […]
[…] safe storage and demonstrate the safe administration of medications as per Home Care Medication Management Procedure (HCP – P-07). NAME: ________________________ ____________ ___________ DATE: __ __/____/______ PER FORMANCE CRITERIA C = COMPETENT N = NOT COMPETENT Refer to Client Care Plan Check that medications are stored in locked bo x Review notes and medication […]
[…] crippling! emotion! that! only!serves!to!increase!your!stress.!!When! guilt! strikes,! it! is! important! to! remind!yourself!of!the!following:!• You!are! human.! You! too! have! needs!and!these!must! be! met! if! you! are! to! continue! to!care! to! the! best! of! your! ability.! Total!selflessness!doesn’t!do!you,!or!the!person!for!whom!you!are!caring,!any!good.!• There! are! limitations! to! how! much! one!person! can! do.! Recognising! those! limitations!and!seeking!assistance!is!not!a!weakness,!but!a!strength.!• Feeling! guilty! isn’t! going! to! change! the!situation.!• PRAISE! yourself.! You! […]
[…] “We can help with the ideal environmental set up, what are some of the distractions that are a challenge for the person with dementia, and how to best support them and their carer. “It’s really about knowing the why behind the challenging behaviours.” Madison, also an AQ Health occupational therapist, said the COPE program […]
[…] close family member or friend to assist. If a family member or friend is completing this on your behalf we ask that they share as much in formation as possible and concentrate on what you have done or are interested in through the majority of your life not just what you are interested in […]
[…] much.” Allan added he loved coming to play pool with his friends each week. “All the people here are great, and playing pool with everyone is the best,” he said. “I’m the best player, I win all the time.” Centre Manager Kerri said the idea for the pool hall came from the clients themselves. […]
[…] Not worn ☐ No denture ☐ Named Lower ☐ Full ☐ Partial ☐ Not worn ☐ No denture ☐ Named Denture cleaning ☐ Daily ☐ When possible Best time to clean dentures Natural teeth Upper ☐ Yes ☐ No ☐ Roots present Lower ☐ Yes ☐ No ☐ Roots present ☐ Attempt denture Cleaning […]
