Responsibilities of Home Caregiver for Elderly

Responsibilities of home caregiver for elderly are helping seniors perform their day-to-day activities such as cooking, cleaning, shopping, dressing, medication, etc., but it can be much more. The duties of a home caregiver depend on your loved one's health and needs. 

Here are some services that a home caregiver for the elderly can provide to your loved one:

1. Make a Care Plan: A care plan addresses your loved one's care needs and goals. As a caregiver, you can prepare a care plan to help you determine how many hours of care a day your loved one will need.

2. Assist with Basic Need: As your loved one ages, It is difficult for them to perform day-to-day tasks. Even simple things like brushing, bathing, dressing can become tiresome. As a caregiver, you can assist them in performing their daily activities.

3. Prepare a Meal: Preparing meals can be difficult for senior citizens if they live alone. In some cases, cooking may be unsafe for them due to memory and balance issues. As a caregiver, you can help them prepare meals and grocery shopping or choose an alternative to ensure that your loved one gets proper nutrition.

4. Transportation: Transportation is a big concern for senior citizens. Instead of relying on themselves to get to and from appointments, or stores, many senior adults prefer to take the help of a caregiver. Public transportation is not safe for your aged one. As a caregiver, You need to choose an alternative for them. 

5. Medication Support: Seniors often take several prescription medications for their chronic treatment. It is very important to monitor their medication lists and understanding the drug consumption.  Being a home caregiver, you can monitor their medication to reduce the risk of serious issues accompanying the improper use of medications.