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Relationship between the Caretaker and the Elderly

Caretaking is a challenging role with a host of responsibilities that are usually expected to be long-term. Irrespective of whether the caretaker is a family member, a close friend, a neighbour or a trained professional, he or she is expected to be adequately skilled to meet the needs of the elderly person completely. So, the caretaker must have a good and compassionate relationship with the person under care by fully understanding their dependence and independence levels. Today, thanks to the sophisticated demands of patients and rapidly growing healthcare technology, home healthcare services  are highly popular and preferred. In particular, elderly home healthcare is a boon to the booming senior population as they can avail reliable healthcare services at the comfort of their homes without making tedious visits to hospitals. Let us understand how this geriatric care is beneficial and also explore caretaking relationships. Geriatric Care Importance ·  ...