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How to Provide Care for Someone with Special Needs?
The key to caring for and supporting individuals with special needs, whether due to mobility issues, post-surgery recovery, old age, or any other situation that life presents, is to understand firsthand what the patient is going through and to approach them with love, patience, and dedication in each of their specific care needs, pas this will greatly aid in their effective recovery. We understand that in practice, this may not always be easy, which is why at OrtoPrime we provide you with the help, knowledge, and necessary equipment to equip you with both physical and mental techniques to become the caregiver your loved ones and those under your care deserve.
We can never know when the time will come to provide partial or full care to a family member or patient, and we may not have the experience needed, which can make it overwhelming if we let ourselves be consumed by situations that demand a lot of time and dedication. For this reason, it is necessary to learn and apply a set of techniques to prevent and resolve each situation.
We must pay special attention to the health of both the patient and ourselves as caregivers, avoiding the long-term development of psychological, psychosomatic issues or caregiver burnout syndrome: sleep deprivation, accumulated fatigue, elevated stress levels, or excessive worry.
Here are 10 essential tips for caring for dependent individuals:
- Share daily tasks, it's important to recognise that sometimes you need help without guilt or shame. We must dismiss the idea that asking for help is a sign of weakness. If you try to do everything on your own, you'll feel overwhelmed. The best thing you can do is share and take turns caring.
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Set boundaries with the dependent person, you need to learn to say “no” when the patient's demands become excessive. This also encourages their autonomy.
- Accept and value the help you receive, it's important to be flexible when accepting help.
- If you have no one to ask for help, whether family or friends, seek domiciliary care information, where you can arrange for internal or external carer services based on your preferred times and needs.
- Take care of yourself, don't reach your limit, do everything in your power to get enough rest, take care of your nutrition, exercise, and don't forget your emotional well-being while still nurturing your personal interests. Don't be afraid to seek help from a professional: psychologist, psychiatrist or support groups.
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Don't forget about your family, we often feel our commitment and responsibility are so great that we put everything else aside. Dedicate time to yourself and your other family members.
- Learn relaxation techniques like yoga, meditation, or mindfulness. Practicing them daily has a very positive impact on your mood and helps you cope better with stressful moments.
- Set realistic goals for caregiving tasks. By "realistic", we mean they should be achievable. We recommend planning and organizing daily and weekly activities, always prioritising what's most important. Better time management gives you greater control over any situation.
- Stay motivated in the long term, and for that, it's important to dedicate time to yourself. We recommend daily exercise, walking, self-care, cinema, reading, always respecting your personal time and leisure, so you have moments to recharge your energy.
- You're always doing your best, with the best intentions, patience, and love, so maintain a positive mindset.
Would you like more Help and Tips?
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