Paid Caregivers by Abby Josephine Lange

New Medicare Proposal Would Cover Training

ajlange — 2023-11-09 19:57:22 UTC

For the first time in U.S. history, centers for Medicare are authorizing payments to healthcare professionals to train informal caregivers. This has been an issue in the past that has been overlooked. With failure to support family, friends and neighbors who care for ill older adults, yet they have no experience in providing care. This new Medicare proposal will hopefully help informal caregivers who manage medications and give assistance to loved ones with activities of daily living(ADL's).

#Dementia TikTok

ajlange — 2023-11-09 20:20:18 UTC

When looking for support while being a caregiver can be quite hard. With the famous app TikTok, looking for support can be right at your fingertips. According to this article, over 4 billion people have used this app as a way to get information and insight about dementia. All you have to do is search #dementia and people with the same struggles or someone who is in the same boat as you can be found that easily.

Certified Nursing Assistant(CNA) Testimony

ajlange — 2023-11-09 20:27:58 UTC

CNA's are hired and trained to preform ADL tasks such as feeding, cleaning, bathing, etc.. They also help perform limited medical tasks that the caregiver is unable to do. To become a CNA you must complete at least 75 hours worth of training and at least 16 hours of clinical training.

Home Health Aide

ajlange — 2023-11-10 21:23:11 UTC

Hiring aide is a great solution if you are not fully able to care for your loved ones. Reasons for hiring a health aide could potentially be because of job or family needs, traveling distance and/or caregiver burnout. Hiring aide does not set a bad rep towards yourself, it simply means you are struggling somehow and need help making sure your loved one is getting all the care they insist. Home health Aide duties are very similar to CNA's, yet they cannot provide any medical assistance.

Run Down of Faces of Caregiving

ajlange — 2023-11-10 21:48:36 UTC

Paid Caregivers come from various backgrounds, and they can be anyone who chooses to pursue a career in caregiving. They may include certified nursing assistant(CNA), home health aides, personal care aides, and licensed practical nurses(LPNs).

Training Programs

ajlange — 2023-11-10 21:58:23 UTC

As a caregiver, providing the best care for your loved one is crucial. Training programs are both beneficial to the caregiver and their loved ones. While caregiving mostly requires basic skills, you might need certain skills to handle medication schedules or become a medical professional. Training programs can also provide you with cooking and housekeeping skills and you can get trained on how to be a physical therapist. Above is a link to get certified for home care!

Support Groups

ajlange — 2023-11-10 22:09:45 UTC

When reaching out for help, talking to someone who is going through similar issues helps resolve the feelings of isolation. Knowing you are not alone in your situation can better help you take care of your loved one. It can also boost your confidence and give you motivation to keep on pushing through. Support groups are also beneficial when seeking advice for certain situations.

Government Based Support

ajlange — 2023-11-10 22:20:55 UTC

The National Family Caregiver Support Program(NFCSP) which was established in 2000, gives caregivers the opportunity to request a grant from supports that provide help to family and informal caregivers to older adults.

Tenets

ajlange — 2023-11-10 22:37:48 UTC

Tenets of caregiving distress can include the following:

Caregiver burnout, conscious caregiving, compassion fatigue, caregiver identity theory or ambiguous loss. No one wants to experience any type of emotional or mental pain, but it happens and taking the right actions towards the pain can improve your mindset.

Causes of Tenets

ajlange — 2023-11-10 22:45:20 UTC

As a caregiver you are put in a vulnerable position and it is not always easy. When caring for an older adult, they do not put in the effort to help caregivers help them. Loved ones do not have the ability to maintain their own life, so as a caregiver you have the responsibility to set their alarms, give medications at the correct time, feed, clean, change their clothing and shower. When there is no support, no talking it can be hard to find the motivation to keep being a caregiver.

Ways to keep on chugging through

ajlange — 2023-11-10 22:51:45 UTC

When you feel the laughter and smile start to fade it might be the right time to reach out for help. Joining private or public support groups is a great way to get all the anger and frustration out that has been built up from caregiving. Talking to anyone or anything that listens is better than lashing out on your loved from all the emotions you have kept inside. Because even if you think you have it all under control, the emotions will come out eventually, and making sure it isn't towards your loved one needs to be the first priority.

Strengthen Family Core

ajlange — 2023-11-10 22:58:16 UTC

As a paid caregiver for a family member, you are with them a lot if not 24/7. With being around them for a lot of your time, it can help stronger bonds be created and create a sense of unity among the family.

Positive Impact

ajlange — 2023-11-10 23:03:04 UTC

While caring for a loved one, it can often be hard and difficult. But you have to know that what you are doing is something that not everyone can succeed in. You are providing life and love to this individual who would probably not be alive if it weren't for your caretaking abilities. You are the one making a positive impact on your loved ones life and that is a rewarding feeling.

Valuable Skills

ajlange — 2023-11-10 23:13:22 UTC

As a caregiver you have an older adults' life in your hands, and while it may seem scary when you put it like that, it creates many beneficial resources for you. You are put through many emotional, physical, and mental tests. These tests help teach you how to deal with situations when they become difficult. You also learn time management skills from having to give out medications on restricted time limits and feeding, cleaning, and bathing schedules.