Today is National Caregivers Day. It is a day created specifically to honor professionals across the country providing long-term and/or hospice care. It is dedicated to health care professionals abroad. . .
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