CHICAGO: The Keys to Care app which is a tool for care workers, giving tips and guidance on issues such as dementia care, continence care and end of life care, has been launched.
The resource has been developed as a direct response to feedback received from people living and working in skilled nursing homes.
The Keys cover 12 topics. These are The Care Plan, Care at Night, Continence Care, Daily Life, Dementia, Eating & Drinking, Emergencies, End of Life Care, Family & Friends, Listening & Talking, Mouth & Teeth Care and Privacy & Choice.