Qualicare News

Enrollment is now open for the second cohort of the Elderly Caregiver Training Course at the Qualicare Institute. Caregiving is an act of responsibility, presence, and respect; it is also a path to professional development for those who wish to serve with knowledge and humanity. At the Qualicare Institute, this training program is designed to combine technical expertise with a compassionate approach to care, featuring full scholarships, recorded lessons, in-person Saturday se

In the class held on June 27th, students in the Elderly Caregiver course deepened their knowledge of fundamental daily care practices, focusing on two essential topics: the basics of wound dressing and the administration of meals to the elderly. The first part of the session covered the importance of skin observation—particularly during bathing and changing clothes—as a way to identify early signs of dryness, redness, chafing, and minor injuries. Proper care regarding simple

On June 24 and 26, students from our Elderly Caregiver course had the privilege of visiting Casa Árvore da Vida (www.residencialarvoredavida.com.br). It was a unique opportunity to see firsthand how theory translates into love and professional skill in everyday practice. We wish to express our deep gratitude to Casa Árvore da Vida for welcoming us so warmly. The attention shown to our students was instrumental in broadening their understanding of what constitutes excellent ca

Today, course participants took a knowledge assessment and then attended a special class led by Professor Alessandra Tetzlaff on preventive measures regarding hygiene and comfort for the elderly. The session reinforced essential concepts for daily caregiving, such as personal hygiene, skin protection, pressure injury prevention, physical comfort, and the promotion of autonomy. Throughout the class, it became clear that caring for the elderly goes far beyond merely performing

The Elderly Caregiver Training Course offered by the Qualicare Institute held another in-person session this Saturday, taught by Priscilla Cidade Furlan (MSc), a nurse with 28 years of experience in hospital care, home care, and management. The class focused on the main pathological conditions affecting the elderly—part of the course's 12-hour Module II curriculum. Participants learned to distinguish between natural aging and conditions requiring medical attention, such as hy

On Saturday (May 30), participants in the Elderly Caregiver Training Course at the Qualicare Institute attended a class dedicated to the rights of the elderly, taught by Professor Adriane Mazola Russ, MSc. With a background in physiotherapy and a master's degree in Education, Professor Adriane has over three decades of clinical and academic experience in the field of elderly care. During the class, she discussed the legal framework protecting the elderly in Brazil—highlightin

It was with great satisfaction that our facilities hosted the General Command of the Paraná Military Police throughout the day. Joining us were the General Commander, the Deputy General Commander, the Chief of Staff, and the Commander of the 6th Regional Command, as well as commanders from 44 cities across Paraná.

We hosted the 22nd Battalion of the Paraná Military Police at our facilities for an important training course focused on the use of new equipment. The training was conducted over four afternoon sessions, scheduled one day per month, totaling four days of instruction.