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Caregiver Checklist
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Kimberly French
on Dec 26, 2011
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Caregiver
Decide which of the family members will help the caregiver.
Decide how much help they will be able to give.
Establish a good relationship with the patient's medical doctor.
Meet with a lawyer to get legal advice on decisions that need to be made about health care and finances.
Learn all you possibly can about the illness so you can deal with it in the best possible way.
Try to teach family and relatives about the illness so they will understand what is happening to the patient.
Your Patient
Reassure and comfort the patient, repeatedly, with words or hugs.
Give the patient time alone if he or she needs it.
Keep your sense of humor.
Read the patient's body language.
Stay with the patient during an activity.
Never assume the patient does not understand what is being said or done.
Keep a watchful eye and step in gracefully when the patient needs assistance.
Make a safe sleeping area.
Be sure tea or coffee is not too hot.
Include exercise in the patient's daily routine.
Make sure anything you leave lying about is harmless.
Do not attempt full care without assistance.
Allow children and pets to play with the patient.
Take the patient outdoors several times a day.
Give the patient pleasure with music.
Be alert for signs of developing physical problems.
Bathe the patient daily.
Always have assistance when trying to lift the patient.
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