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SOLVING PROBLEMS

Most but not all caregiving experiences are positive. Griping to a friend or family memberabout a careless or chronically late caregiver will not solve the problem. It is important to be proactive and speak honestly with the caregiver about any concerns as soon as possible. Try to remain positive and suggest ways in which any issues can be resolved. Give the caregiver an opportunity to modify his or her behavior, and watch carefully to see if the situation improves. If problems persist, do not hesitate to contact the agency to find another caregiver who may be better able to meet household expectations. An unhappy senior client, employer, or caregiver can result in a frustrating experience for all parties involved.
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MEDICAL CARE AT HOME

Seniors who live independently can experience changes in their healthcare needs, even overnight. Home healthcare services provide necessary supplementary assistance by assigning trained and certified home healthcare aides to assist at-home seniors. Whether the situation is temporary, such as after surgery, or in cases involving the chronically ill, home healthcare aides work in concert with the seniors’ doctors, nurses, physical and occupational therapists, and other healthcare workers to ensure that they receive proper medical care. Those services may include assistance with bathing and toileting, and medication dispensing. Services can be scheduled for the days and times necessary, subject to the senior individual needs so that they receive timely caring and compassionate assistance.
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IS IT TIME YET?

When might it be the appropriate time to bring someone in to provide home care for a senior? Perhaps the at-home senior has issues with forgetfulness and there is a concern over his or her physical safety. Family and friends may not be available during the hours when the senior needs assistance. Keep in mind that home care may be implemented over a period of time, starting with simple household duties and developing into more extensive services when the individual needs of the senior change. If home care is something that you have considered, contact a home care provider to schedule an initial confidential meeting to discuss your needs and learn about the range of services offered.
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ANALYZING NEEDS

Once a family member realizes that some caregiving assistance is necessary in the home to care for a loved one, it is time to analyze the tasks and hours when this help will provide the maximum benefit. Listing daily caregiving needs and the times that they are done is helpful. Usually, caregiving tasks of bathing, dressing, and breakfast are accomplished in the morning. Lunch and afternoon activities take place midday, and dinner, toileting, and bedtime rituals are done at night. If full-time caregiving service is not affordable, then a careful review of the task list can help in determining what hours of professional caregiving will provide the most relief in the family’s daily schedule. Engage a caregiver for those hours.
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SHARING CHORES

Family members, most frequently daughters and sons rather than spouses, are the primary caregivers for senior relatives who have opted to age in place. Gradually, caregiving needs can exceed the time or capabilities of family, and professional caregivers may be hired to provide the necessary care. As caregiving tasks continue to escalate, the professional help assumes more responsibilities and becomes the primary caregiver while the family plays a secondary rolein day-to-day involvement. The effects of aging, mobility impairment, heart disease, or other physically deteriorating conditions can make long-term caregiving a necessity. Many agency caregivers report that they work about 4.5 hours per day in the home and have done so for 5-9 years.
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