Question

Being a caregiver for older adults is challenging. Name 3 things a nurse can do to help support the caregiver in this role.

Answer 1

Being a caregiver for older is challenging for nurses and anyone who is providing this service at both the places (in hospital or at home).

The three things which a caregiver nurse do prevent the older one from disease, if the patients medical care is given properly he will not fall sick often, which is challenging for caregiver.

Second will be relief from any suffering, if the underlying disease is managed with medication the patient's life becomes relieved.

Third will be the health promotion, nurse and any other caregivers has to promote the knowledge of health, so that the patient and caregiver are well equipped at any time to handle the situation.