#1 General Health Is Better When Someone Is Watching
Caregivers promote better general health for people.
- Identify skin problems
- Keep records of foods and amounts eaten
- Help people to stay hydrated
- Prevent isolated feelings
- Offer companionship
#2 Prevents Injury
Caregivers keep patients safe at home.
- Help with transfers to/from bed or chair
- Prevent falls
- Clear paths of tripping hazards
- Help with bathing to prevent slips
- Check bath temperatures
#3 Companionship
People who have companions are less likely to suffer mental illnesses.
- Assist with walking
- Companions deter the symptoms of depression
- Someone to talk with about life
- Improves memory
- Prevents isolation
- Adds value to social life
- Gives people a reason to live
- Brings laughter
- Get help in an emergency
- Can notify family of dangerous situations
- Can help elderly to avoid being scammedSuicide rates are lower with a companion
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#4 Prevents Mistakes
A care giver can be the difference between life or death.
- Medication overdoses can kill
- Improper dosages cause big problems
- No more forgotten medications
- Taking medicine on time
- Pill identification is important
- Taking wrong medication can be deadly
- Caregivers watch for side-effects
- Provides applesauce for hard-to-swallow pills
- Can watch for drug allergies
- Helps to let the doctor know what medications are taken
#5 Nutrition, Medication Are Monitored
Health, nutrition and medications go hand-in-hand. A caregiver makes sure all of these are watched closely.
- Fresh foods prepared daily
- Makes sure foods are not expired
- Makes sure medications are not expired
- Watches for appetite fluctuations
- Makes sure patient stays hydrated
- Monitors for food allergies
- Prepares favorite dishes to encourage eating
- Makes sure medications are given with food if necessary
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