Thursday, May 10, 2012

Tips for Caregivers to Improve their Client's Quality of Life

Improving Quality of Life 
Written By : Dr. Marion Somers

One important thing to do when starting out as a caregiver is to assess your elder's quality of life, and look for ways to improve it. However, you have to know someone's background in order to help improve his or her quality of life. So as soon as I begin with a new client, I gather a sample skill inventory. This is a basic checklist that reveals who someone is, what his or her hobbies are (or were), and what other areas he or she may be interested in exploring or learning about. The answers you get will begin to point you in a clear direction so you can help improve your elder's quality of life. Continue article here