Whats involved in preparing the home environment for the care-receiver?
A. As the care-receiver changes, so should the home environment. The keys to making the home safe are awareness and precaution. For example, remove throw rugs, sharp objects and clutter. Make sure all rooms have adequate lighting. Place a smoke alarm in every bedroom and on every floor. Q. How does one decide a “Caregiver’s Care Plan”? A. A Caregiver’s Care Plan is a daily record of the care and treatment of the care-receiver. It provides a record of events that assist everyone on the Care Team. It also allows another caregiver to take your place fairly easily. An evaluation of needs and activities can be done to assess and determine a baseline which will help determine the caregiver’s duties. Q. What can the caregiver do to manage his or her emotions and feelings better? A. Caregivers often experience a roller coaster of emotions—everything from guilt and resentment to hope and love. Before you even begin caregiving, set boundaries. Accept that there is a limit to what you can do as
