We wanted to emphasize the value of family carers in honor of November being National Family Caregivers Month. A family caregiver is someone who provides physical and/or Personal care at home for a sick or disabled relative.

Those suffering from a physical or mental illness, disability, substance abuse, or another condition are examples of loved ones who require care. A spouse, partner, parent, or adult child is usually the primary caretaker. Caregivers frequently assume the patient's obligations while also caring for themselves and other family members. A caregiver's important tasks and roles include:

Advocate-

When communicating with doctors, patients may not be totally honest about their physical or emotional requirements, and they may downplay their pain. When a patient is unable or unable to speak for himself or herself, caretakers play a crucial role in ensuring open and honest communication between doctors and patients by preserving patient preferences for treatment options.

Personal Hygiene-

Caregivers can assist with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and toileting, as well as child care arrangements.

Household chores-

Caregivers are frequently in charge of meal preparation, household tasks, laundry, grocery shopping, and bill payment.

Emotional Assistance-

Patients are frequently overwhelmed by the mental and physical upheaval that comes with a bad diagnosis. Caregivers have the critical responsibility of offering support and encouragement to both the patients and themselves. In the relationship between a caregiver and a patient, communication is crucial. It's critical to openly express feelings while yet remaining sympathetic to the circumstance.

Medical Attention is Provided-

Caregivers must be present, take notes, ask questions, and assist loved ones in collaborating with the care team to make decisions. They may also be in charge of prescription administration, ordering, and pick-up, as well as providing transportation to appointments and dealing with scheduling, billing, and insurance concerns. Other medical procedures, such as physical therapy, injections, and feeding tubes, may also require caregiver assistance.