A caregiver is generally called for when an individual has certain conditions that limit their ability to function normally, and cannot be compensated for by themselves. Below is a list of common situations and disabilities that a caregiver may be called in to deal with. They may vary greatly in severity. -- If you should decide to become a caregiver, you will more than likely be supporting one of the following types of patients: An elderly individual, a person with a chronic health care condition, a person who is recovering from a surgery or injury, or an individual with a birth defect or developmental deficiency, who...
Has Physical Weakness
Has Body Weight Issues
Has Difficulty Seeing, Hearing, Feeling, or Speaking
Has Trouble Eating & Drinking, or Eliminating Waste
Has Incontinence Issues
Cannot Walk, Has Trouble Standing, Experiences Dizziness
Has Poor Muscle Control
Has Difficulty Breathing
Is In Pain
Has A Poorly Functioning Organ
Has Body Distortions, Damages, Or Imperfections
Needs The Assistance Of Devices
Is Receiving Or Recovering From Treatment
Has Sensitivities
Needs To Be Isolated, Or Gotten Outside
Needs Companionship
Has Trouble Thinking, Or Personality Problems
Has Memory Problems
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