Respite care. Giving you the much needed help and rest. safegeriatrics shorts [TnD7yJpz1Do]
RESPITE care is short-term, temporary care provided to someone who is elderly, disabled, or chronically ill so that their regular caregiver can take a break. * Gives family caregivers time to rest, work, travel, or attend to personal needs. * Can last a few hours, a day, several days, or even weeks. May be provided: *At the person's home *At an adult day care center *In an assisted living facility *In a nursing home Care may include: *Help with bathing, dressing, and toileting *Medication reminders or administration *Meal preparation and feeding *Companionship and supervision *Mobility assistance *Basic nursing care, if needed #safegeriatrics #aginggracefully #nurse #fyp #shorts