In Çankaya, Ankara, we provide paid care services for sick and elderly individuals at your home. Within the scope of our care services, the selection of caregiver is determined according to your needs and requests.
How is Elderly and Patient Care Done at Home?
Elderly and patient care at home is a delicate process that requires both physical and emotional support. In this process, it is important to meet the needs of the patient and to support their relatives emotionally.
Basic Principles of Home Patient Care
Determining the Patient's Needs: The patient's physical, mental and emotional needs should be determined in detail. In addition to basic needs such as nutrition, toilet, bath, social interaction and emotional support should also be taken into consideration.
Following the Doctor's Instructions: All instructions of the doctor regarding the patient's treatment should be followed completely. The doctor's recommendations should be followed on issues such as medication use, diet, exercise.
Regular Check-up: The patient's vital signs (blood pressure, pulse, fever, etc.) should be checked regularly, and the doctor should be informed of any changes.
Hygiene: The patient and their surroundings should be kept clean, and precautions should be taken against infectious diseases.
Nutrition: The patient's nutritional needs should be met in accordance with the doctor's recommendations. The consistency, amount and frequency of the food should be adjusted according to the patient's condition.
Medication Use: Medication should be given at the hours and doses determined by the doctor.
Skin Care: The patient's skin should be cleaned and moisturized regularly. Precautions should be taken against the risk of pressure sores, especially in bedridden patients.
Movement: If the patient has mobility, moving them regularly helps prevent muscle loss.
Psychological Support: The emotional states of the patient and their relatives should be taken into consideration, and psychological support should be provided.
Social Interaction: The patient should be helped to maintain their relationships with their social environment, and they should not feel lonely.
Things to Consider in Home Patient Care
Patience and Understanding: Patient care is a process that requires patience and understanding. The emotional states of the patient and their relatives should be respected.
Professional Help: Support should be obtained from a health professional when necessary.
Safety: The home environment should be checked regularly for the patient's safety.
Rest: It is important for the caregiver to take time for themselves and rest.