Today is National Caregivers Day Day, a day to honor professionals across the country providing long-term and hospice care, the dedicated health care professionals. . .
The are professionally dedicated individuals that provide with compassion, with long and demanding days–and provide support to those who need the best care.A caregiver provides vital services, assisting and reassuring patients and their families, because they require care that the families are not able to provide. If a loved one needs care and you are not physically able or don’t have the skills or means and/or the time to provide them, and expert caregiver that is trained to provide round-the-clock safety and services can be a life-saver. Their professional care enables a family to focus on the healing process of their beloved, because with the services of a caregiver, your family to focus on love without worrying about medical responsibilities. Caregivers deliver varieties of different duties ranging from personal care to medical services.
The Services Caregivers Deliver:
Some of the services that a caregiver provide are:
- Preparing the care plan
- Assistance with the basic needs
- Providing of companionship
- Assistance with housekeeping chores
- Monitoring medications
- Assessing the care plan regularly
- Prepare of meals
Types of Caregivers:
There are several different caregivers, one for each different need of your family member:
- Family Caregiver
- Professional Caregiver
- Independent Caregiver
- Private Duty Caregiver
- Informal Caregiver
- Volunteer Caregiver
Ways to Celebrate The Day:
We can take a day by making sure that the love of our caregivers are celebrated. Here are some ways to celebrate:
- By thanking the caregiver for their dedication and care of our beloved.
- By giving the caregiver a “thank you” card. This will really mean a lot to the caregiver and let them know that you care.
- By giving the caregiver some words of encouragement for your recognition. This will inspire them to continue the quality care of the work that they perform for your family member.
- By giving the caregiver’s supervisor a great review on how much you appreciate their services. Taking the time to make your recognition heard can go a long way, as concerns are addressed much more than compliments–so this will really be appreciated.
- By giving the caregiver a special luncheon or celebration ceremony.
Some Resources for Finding the Proper Care:
Here are a few important resources for your reference:
- Caregiver Support | USAGov
- Family Caregiver Alliance
- National Association for Home Care & Hospice
- AARP’s Family Caregiver Resource Guides
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National Caregiver Day
