Caregiver Education Services

“I simply try to do what seems best each day” Abraham Lincoln

Learn the basics (and more) of caring for those in need and your loved ones. Classes are tailored to the needs of the participants. The aim is to prevent complications, take care of yourself and how to be a patient advocate. Classes are for caregivers, nurse’s aides, home care and volunteers (in hospitals, nursing homes and hospice).

Elaine Scribner, RN, MPH
Elaine is a nurse with 30 years experience in hospital, public health, home care, long term care and hospice nursing. She has taught nursing at the university and community college level, including teaching nurse aides at Lansing Community College since 1999.

TOPICS INCLUDE (but are not limited to)

Home Care Basics

  • Personal care
  • Medications safety
  • Nutrition
  • Taking vital signs
  • Safety in moving patients
  • Infection control and blood borne pathogens
  • Care of your back
Hospice Care

  • Pain control
  • Spiritual issues
  • Care of the unconscious person
  • Skin care
  • Making an Occupied bed
  • Medication Safety
Patient Advocacy
Activity Planning