** Perspective of an experienced nursing home caregiver **
If you are hospitalized with severe illness and have difficulty moving - a nursing home is the answer...
However, nursing homes have 2-person and 4-person rooms.
Most of them are elderly people with dementia.
There you are.
These are people with whom you can barely communicate.
Usually you just look at the ceiling.
There's nothing to do and we can't talk to each other.
Most people are unable to speak.
Personally, I think about my parents’ hobbies.
If you remember, baduk, janggi, etc.
Experience what is possible indoors in advance
Dementia can help you with recent memories.
They say I can't do it, so my parents' lives when they were young
I hope you remember
Nursing home room: private room or double room
A 50-inch personal TV must be installed in the room (requires consent from the other party)
(200,000 won range from branded products or Techno)
Since you don't have to spend money anyway, please install it.
Elderly people mainly watch movies and American wrestling.
a You watch a lot of political broadcasts on TV.
Especially - even if you have dementia, you can use a cell phone
If possible, use your favorite app
I deleted all but one.
Older people who can't remember songs, music, movies, etc.
If you enjoy what you like, you can be alone
I don't think I'll be lonely
Nursing home visits: once a month for 26 people
The number of visitors above lasted about 5 minutes.
Please do not promise a meeting.
I think it's because you're not close.
But hygiene and cleanliness are very good
Nursing home basics -
1. 1 hour of entertainment (mainly dance and singing instructor)
2. Bathing every 4-7 days,
3. Preparation for bedsores - change position 3 times a day in the morning, afternoon and evening
4. 3 meals a day provided - for those who cannot eat on their own
(The care worker spooned rice-like porridge for 20 minutes.
Scoop it into your mouth (including those who have difficulty swallowing)
, Insert a hose through your nose and receive NK (like powdered rice).
5. We provide toothpaste and brush your teeth three times a day after meals.
(Dentures are also washed and disinfected, making it more hygienic than at home.
Not recommended for those who are good at conversation and have a poor memory.
The reason is that nursing homes are viewed as hospitals from the perspective of the general public.
This is because about 70% of the people who need to stay are admitted.
However, during treatment (doctor, nurse), nursing home
If you are not seriously ill, I recommend a nursing home for a visit.
Dementia, difficulty moving, especially those with difficulty urinating or defecating,
Recommended for those who are lying alone and have no conversation.
Especially for those who are able to express themselves, toilet diapers are recommended.
You can change it often.
Depending on the nursing home, there are places that save on diapers.
If you look at the skin on your buttocks, this happens frequently or once a day.
You can find out whether it's true or not. Also, try touching your parents' buttocks.
If you are in pain or sensitive, have frequent bowel movements.
It hurts to wipe it with a wet towel several times.
Only guardians can present items such as washing with water and using diapers.
It is not easy for caregivers to use diapers multiple times.
Nursing homes are welfare and service-oriented, but they are also businesses.
We try to save money for profit.
Please don't skimp on personal thoughts or diapers.
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The representative of the nursing home said that the cost other than building preparation should be borne by the government.
I'm giving it to you because it seems like a burden to the family.
The reason is strict checking at public health centers and institutions.
because of
And when visiting parents, nails, knees, kneecaps,
Please check for buttock rash, back burns, and skin changes.
When visiting the elderly, care about clothing, socks, hair texture, etc.
I am writing this to show you, so please see the inside of the body as well.
The really difficult part is the hands and toenails, so the caregiver
I get hurt a lot. I also get pinched.
I also experienced a slight dent in the flesh on the back of my hand.
When taking a bath, changing positions, or moving in a wheelchair, your body
I think you're rebelling because you're uncomfortable.
I'm not sure because I'm a man, but some people have severe dementia.
Those who want to beautify themselves with cosmetics after bathing
There you are. I was in tears.
Now that I think about it, it may not be easy, but the nail salon staff
Take a hairdresser with you and get care about once a month.
I even naively thought about what it would be like to do it for you.
The reason is that hair cutting, nail cutting, etc. are done by family members.
I thought there would be little resistance if you were there.
Also, this is a nursing home environment, that is, odor problems and elderly individuals.
Problems with hygiene and suffering for the elderly have been resolved to some extent.
It seemed like a potential problem, so the caregiver suggested it to the nursing home.
Even if you can't do it, there will be some improvement if your guardian does it.
I'll try uploading it
-If you look at the stool of elderly people, you will imagine their buttocks.
It is. Elderly people get their anus wet when changing diapers.
I wipe it with wet gauze and it hurts.
The reason may be because you clean it frequently and your skin is also weak.
I think it will be like that
It is realistically difficult to accommodate people who are lying down.
Even those who can walk should not bathe in the bathroom.
It would be a good idea to wash your butt with water.
When traveling to Southeast Asia, instead of a bidet, you will find a long toilet seat next to the hotel toilet.
There is something like a faucet. Guardian is in a nursing home
ask if it is there
Then, both the nursing home and the caregiver will suffer from the pain of the elderly.
(You have to wipe it several times with toilet paper and gauze,
Your legs may hurt for a short period of time)
If you install it, you can save time without bathing, cleanliness, smell, etc.
Many things are solved at once
The only person who can solve this problem is the guardian.
Als, when dealing with the buttocks, I would rather stand and endure leg pain.
There is also an assist device that allows you to lie down, which seems like the icing on the cake.
A device such as a bathroom wall-mounted or portable ironing device.
When visiting, you usually just look at each other and talk.
Still, if you go, they say they really like it.
You have fond memories of your children and grandchildren.
Please visit often and bring a little happiness.
I'm praying
Lastly, the ratio of men to women among elderly people lying down is 80%.
I am a female elderly person.
Most of these people move their upper body, but only their lower body.
You can't
By growing your leg muscles from the age of 30 to -70, you can
Even if your health declines after the age of 80, braces are available.
Make sure you have enough leg strength to walk.
Please
If you can't walk, you or your caregivers will worry.
It's more difficult than this
Check your knee health and be sure to build leg strength.
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Ah, please note, this is the most important
We live in food, clothing, and shelter.
That is, we are talking about clothing.
Since you are taking your parents to a nursing home, you are taking good care of the clothes you have been wearing.
I have regrets.
It is good to use your arms and legs independently in a healthy way.
Especially for parents who have arm discomfort, the clothes they used to wear when they were healthy.
Absolutely not
Prepare about 3 pieces of elastic clothing for all 4 seasons, especially
Parents who have difficulty with their hands and arms prepare underwear as well as tank tops.
(In other words, you need underwear as fine as the Han River)
My parents don't keep spending money on winter underwear.
It is essential to be prepared to buy stretchy underwear.
Also, please tell your children about good occupations when entering the school.
Those who work will also treat you better because you have children.
no see. People are cunning, right?
It can be a topic of conversation when caring for parents and they have raised their children well.
I give it to you because it seems like you have some respect for it.
If you prepare the clothes you already wear without thinking,
Your parents will say “ouch” to you.
A little filial piety will guarantee your dream position
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