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The Care Recipient’s Needs
Understanding the care recipient' needs is an important
part of home preparation. Below are some key points that may be useful
in your planning.
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Most
people prefer to be looked after in their own bedroom. Shifting
is only necessary if the room is not conducive for the person to be nursed
in.
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If
you need to reorganise the room, do take into account of the care recipient's wishes
so that the results are acceptable to him. Always keep in mind that
whatever you do is only in the person's
interests, not simply for your own convenience.
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Know
your care recipient level of disabilities and types of care required so that
you can get ready the equipment and supplies. Ask your healthcare
professionals to
provide you the list if you are not sure of what to get. Click
here for a checklist of common items.
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Plan
your care in advance. Work with your healthcare professionals to
customise a time-table for the person needing care. Some common activities like
medication, physiotherapy, and
feeding etc should be included in you schedule.
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