December 27, 2011

Prevention always a good step

Prevention always a good step,what are the good benefits that prevention can serve us?one is,and always a good result, and avoiding those unwanted situation that sometimes most are regretting,we are all know that, 
regret is always at the end of the decision and situation,sometimes there are those things that we already knew or already sense it,that, it'll be not good, and knowing it, but not taking action,decision making often challenging specially if the case is tough, or to decide a situation that slightly unclear,whether hard to balance the both sides,or choosing one from the other,but no matter what,we must all take a step, or action in any situation that in front of us, and must to solve it,for our good sake, fact is, constantly that's how life is.

in Care Giving,whether a hire caregiver or a family caregiver,the goal is to always keep the patient safe at all times,and for those family caregiver,keeping their love ones safe at all times,there is a saying that reminds us,that prevention is better than cure,preventing the patient or your love ones,from any unwanted injuries and unwanted situation that can lead to risk the life of the patient, or your love ones, this concept must always bear in mind at all times,to avoid those unwanted situation or injuries for the patient or your love ones,
as a Caregiver,it is your Responsibility,to keep the patient safe in day to day task and duties.

Things to constantly be done as a Caregiver as follow:

* Always stay close to your patient or love ones,at all times,this could prevent the patient from falling or slip,and with you close to your patient at all times,you can response to any action immediately that can result to any unwanted injuries for the patient.

                                                      Always stay close when the patient is:

  1) Walking ( applied for elderly patient that able to walk,either with a walker,cane,or can manage to walk      alone and can't control the balance,in this case,the caregiver must always be alert because some of this kind
of patient will just stand up and walk alone,and its so risky for the patient from falling and slipping,as a caregiver, always remind the patient not to walk alone,and always ask the assistance of the caregiver at all times,though reminders is done for the patient,as a caregiver always stay close to your patient at all times,because elderly people most likely to forget those important reminders.   
                      
2) Taking a Bath,as a caregiver always keep the patient safety when giving a bath for the patient,or assisting the patient in bathing,always check the floor surface if its wet and slippery,always put the rubber mat on the floor to avoid slipping.

3) In day to day task and duties,always at all times as a caregiver,keep the patient safe,and think and act in advance to prevent the patient from any unwanted injuries,always be responsible constantly.

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