{"id":1428,"date":"2016-07-21T11:40:50","date_gmt":"2016-07-21T16:40:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/shct.wpengine.com\/jonesboro\/?p=1428"},"modified":"2016-07-21T11:40:50","modified_gmt":"2016-07-21T16:40:50","slug":"what-a-family-caregiver-needs-most-from-health-care-providers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/uamscaregiving.org\/jonesboro\/2016\/07\/21\/what-a-family-caregiver-needs-most-from-health-care-providers\/","title":{"rendered":"What a Family Caregiver Needs Most From Health Care Providers"},"content":{"rendered":"

When a loved one depends on a family member to be their eyes, ears and voice – that caregiver deserves and needs various aspects from their health care providers. Just as you would treat the patient, the caregiver is often in a difficult situation caring for their own family as well as their parent or other loved one and needs TLC as well.\u00a0 Today’s Caregiver<\/a> magazine recently posted the Top 10 Things a Caregiver Needs in this circumstance:<\/p>\n

1. Attention<\/span>: The caregiver’s loved one may be the 27th similar case you’ve seen today, but to the caregiver this is Mom or Dad, Sister or significant other.<\/p>\n

2. Compassion<\/span>: Be diligent in its application.<\/p>\n

3. Time<\/span>: A few moments of your undivided time is some of the strongest medicine you’ll ever administer — and it costs so very little.<\/p>\n

4: Respect<\/span>: The caregiver is also part-time bookkeeper, psychologist, dietitian, insurance and incontinence expert and a full time general in the war they are waging with an illness. They not only need your respect, they DESERVE it.<\/p>\n

5: Dedication<\/span>: Be relentless in your devotion to your craft. The caregiver has entrusted you with their most valuable asset – their loved one. You earn that trust with your skill, knowledge base and ability.<\/p>\n

6: Honesty<\/span>: The caregiver is your partner in this endeavor, they deserve (and can handle) the truth.<\/p>\n

7: Prudence<\/span>: The graceful administration of the truth is a true test of a caring professional.<\/p>\n

8: Advocacy<\/span>: Never accept less than the best your system has to offer their loved one.<\/p>\n

9: Understanding<\/span>: The caregiver plays a pivotal role in the well-being of your patient, understanding the needs, wishes and fears of the caregiver improves your patient’s care.<\/p>\n

10: Your well-being<\/span>: Know your emotional limit and learn when to ask for help. Your loved ones as well as the caregiver’s loved one need you to remain well.<\/p>\n

UAMS Schmieding Home Caregiver Training program around the state offers family caregiver workshops on a regular basis to assist them when they need it most.\u00a0 These workshops include basic caregiving skills as well as one on dementia. Contact us in Jonesboro at 870-207-7600 for more information or visit our upcoming events<\/a> on this website.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

When a loved one depends on a family member to be their eyes, ears and voice – that caregiver deserves and needs various aspects from their health care providers. Just as you would treat the patient, the caregiver is often in a difficult situation caring for their own family as well as their parent or…<\/p>\n

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