My first thought about being in the hospital was that being surrounded by nurses and medical staff, the hospital is a safe environment. Unfortunately this is not always the circumstance. Many hospitals have limited staffing and it can sometimes be a while before a staff member is available to assist or monitor your needs. More than 10% of fatal falls for seniors occur in the hospital. Medication , disorientation and Dementia are the top contributing factors to falls that occur in the hospital.
One of the best solutions for hospital safety is hiring a caregiver to assist your loved one while on the road to recovery in the hospital. A caregiver can provide not only safety but companionship which is vital to the recovery process. Caregivers are availabe for hospital assistance around the clock bridging the gap between busy or geographically distant families and their loved one.
Caregivers in the hospital are under the direction of the hospital's nursing staff. In the event of an urgent need, the caregiver is there to immediately summon the hospital staff. The caregiver can contact the family during an emergency as well as provide reports to the family on the progress and well being of their loved one.
Having caregiver assistance in the hospital not only helps to ensure safety and companionship but it also helps to reduce depression and loneliness which will speed up the road to recovery. The patient's family will have peace of mind restored knowing their loved one has one on one supervision.
If you would like more information about hiring a caregiver please email us at info@easylivingservices.com
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