Busted! Don’t Believe These Caregiving Myths!

Caregivers provide quality and affordable personal care to patients who wish to maintain their independence and well-being in the comfort of their own. Though they offer many benefits, people are still anxious and hesitant to hire a caregiver.

This is caused by misconceptions about caregiving which has misled people into believing falsehoods that could have negative impacts on their loved ones. Often, these myths worsen the health condition of the elderly and become expensive to rectify at a later stage. This could have all been avoided if they knew the truth.

To ensure you do not face a rude awakening, Senior Care Safe At Home Inc. has dispelled a few of the most widely believed myths related to caregiving.

Myth 1: Caregiving doesn’t require much work.

Clients are often ignorant or unaware of the amount of work that is involved with the caregivers’ regular shift. Apart from providing personalized care and round-the-clock assistance, caregivers help with daily living activities such as bathing, oral hygiene, walking, meal planning, transportation, continence, and toilet care.

Myth 2: Clients do not need to understand the process.

For those considering placing their loved ones in a home care agency, you need to be educated about the tasks involved and the quality of service that caregivers would provide.  

Myth 3: Clients should learn about caregiving only when they need services.

It is until you need caregiving services that you will understand the facts and realize the extent of care and effort required in this field. You will only then appreciate the work that caregivers put in. However, finding a suitable living facility for your family member is a big decision and should not be made in the last minute.

At Senior Care Safe At Home Inc., our mission is to enable adults to remain in the most desirable place of all: their home. We are a privately owned in-home care provider for senior citizens, adults with debilitating illnesses and patients who have undergone surgery.

Our energetic caregivers have worked with us for several years, and many continue to enroll in practical nursing classes, exceeding the basic requirements for employment. If you have any questions about caregiving, we’d love to hear from you. Please contact us here.