Question:

What are some of the things I should do as a caregiver?

Cuidadores de niños: una guía para los cuidadores

Un médico juega un papel importante en la vida de un enfermo crónico o terminal, pero el cuidador debe mantener su propia salud con el fin de poder atender adecuadamente a la paciente.


  • El cuidador debe asegurarse de que toda la información de contacto de emergencia para todos los pacientes? S médicos es de fácil acceso.


  • Asegúrese de que todos los pacientes? S la información médica es de fácil acceso. ¿Debería haber una emergencia, no cuentan en ti mismo para recordar la información pertinente, tal como los medicamentos, las dosis y tratamientos.


  • Anote todos los medicamentos y los tratamientos de manera programada, de modo que usted no olvida una dosis o un tratamiento.


  • Si el paciente requiere de atención nocturna amplia, contratar a una enfermera de hospicio o póngase en contacto para tener ayudar a alguien durante las horas de la noche.


  • Tome un par de horas a sí mismo todos los días. Si esto significa tener hospicio o una enfermera privada entrando cada día, entonces esto debe ser hecho. Esto ayudará a mantener el cuidador del sufrimiento de la quemadura.


  • Haga arreglos para que otro miembro de la familia, el hospicio o una enfermera privada para pasar un día entero en la casa para que pueda salir y hacer recados o simplemente tomar un día para mimarse.


  • Asegúrese de que no se olvide de comer bien y hacer el mantenimiento básico por sí mismo. Si su salud se deteriora, no será capaz de continuar el cuidado del paciente con cáncer.


  • Manténgase en contacto constante con el paciente de cáncer? S médicos. Asegúrese de que está al tanto de cualquier cambio en el protocolo de atención. Escriba los nuevos cambios hacia abajo y liquidar todos los otros registros, según corresponda.

Discapacidad Frequently Asked Questions

Should I be ashamed of being depressed because of my amputation?

Can a person with an amputation live a normal, healthy lifestyle?

Do I have to have someone living with me if I am an amputee?

I have an amputation—is there a sport I can compete in?

Where do I meet others like me?

What are the ages of baby boomers?

Where can I find more information on baby boomer topics?

Are there special resources just for baby boomers?

Are there specific health issues I should be aware of?

Should I make the time to seek caregiver assistance and support?

Should a cancer patient caregiver enlist the help of outside resources?

What are some of the things I should do as a caregiver?

Can I get financial help if I am an elderly caregiver caring for an elderly spouse?

How can I make living with a child with a disability easier for me and the child?

Just because a child has a mental disability, does that mean he or she cannot learn?

Should children with physical disabilities be allowed to participate in sporting activities?

Can my child learn from sites on the internet?

What is the leading cause of blindness?

Where can a visually impaired or blind person find information and services?

Are there books that are printed for the blind or visually impaired?

Does an employer have to make accommodations for a deaf person?

Where can specific information on deafness and hearing impairments be found?

Is there assistance for hearing impaired workers?

Does a hearing impaired disability hold a person back?

Where can a hearing impaired person look for jobs?

Does a deaf or hearing impaired child have the right to attend public school?

Does a veteran get VA disability if the disability is not service connected?

Can a disabled veteran get employment?

Where can a disabled veteran get assistance?

Where can a disabled veteran find other disabled veterans to communicate with?

Where can a disabled veteran find information on local organizations?

What should I do if I notice symptoms of hyperreflexia?

Are there other issues a spinal cord injury patient must be aware of?

Does physical therapy help a spinal cord injury patient?

Is joining a support group for me?

Should I exercise to help with arthritis pain management?

How common is arthritis?

Does arthritis affect other health concerns?

How does one cope with arthrits pain limitations?

What can I expect when I am out and about in a wheelchair?

What types of disabilities require the use of a wheelchair?

How can pressure sores be averted?

Do people with a short-term disability need a wheelchair?

Can cancer patients suffer from depression?

Are there anonymous ways of coping with cancer?

Does a cancer patient have to go to the doctor every day for medication?

Are there treatments to ease cancer symptoms?

Can prostate cancer kill?

What is a good way to relieve the stress of a terminal cancer patient's remaining time?

Is it possible to not be able to find the cause of chronic pain?

Should a person with chronic pain start an exercise program?

Can online chronic pain support groups help me?

Is lower back pain common?

Are there ways to control chronic pain?

What causes stroke?

What is involved in stroke recovery?

Do stroke patients recover completely?

Are online support groups helpful?

Are there drugs to help restore blood flow to the brain?

Are there certain types of foods that should be eliminated from the diet if someone has multiple sclerosis?

Does exercise help patients with multiple sclerosis?

Is multiple sclerosis curable?

Should I attend support group meetings?

Does MS drug therapyhelp?

Can Parkinson's Disease psychologically affect a person?

Can exercise help with Parkinson's Disease?

There are drugs to cope with the symptoms of Parkinson's--are there drugs to stop the progression?

Is there surgery for Parkinson's Disease?

Are there things a patient can do at home to help minimize the effects of Parkinson's?





Not finding the advice and tips you need on this Discapacidad Tip Site? Request a Tip Now!


Guru Spotlight
Lynda Moultry