Elderly Care at Home

Daily care, safety at home, medicines on time and emotional support.

6 घंटेअवधि 8Chapters37टॉपिक

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01Understanding Ageing 4 टॉपिक
  1. Physical changes in old age
  2. Common problems: BP, diabetes, joint pain, poor sight and hearing
  3. Memory problems and dementia basics
  4. Respect and dignity
02Daily Personal Care 5 टॉपिक
  1. Safe bathing
  2. Oral and denture care
  3. Skin and nail care
  4. Dressing and toileting help
  5. Hand washing by the caregiver
03Nutrition and Hydration 4 टॉपिक
  1. Soft, balanced meals
  2. Enough water through the day
  3. Fibre to prevent constipation
  4. Following the doctor's diet advice for BP or sugar
04Medicines on Time 5 टॉपिक
  1. Reading the prescription
  2. Weekly pill organiser and alarms
  3. Never stopping or changing medicine without the doctor
  4. Storing medicines safely
  5. Keeping a BP / sugar record
05Safety at Home and Fall Prevention 5 टॉपिक
  1. Grab bars and non-slip mats
  2. Good lighting and night lamp
  3. Removing loose rugs and clutter
  4. Walking stick and walker
  5. Emergency numbers near the phone
06Care of a Bedridden Person 5 टॉपिक
  1. Changing position about every 2 hours
  2. Preventing bedsores
  3. Bed bath and bed making
  4. Feeding sitting up
  5. Simple exercises as advised
07Emergencies and Warning Signs 4 टॉपिक
  1. Stroke signs: face, arm, speech, time (FAST)
  2. Chest pain and breathlessness
  3. Falls and head injury
  4. Calling 108 / 112 and keeping documents ready
08Emotional Support and Rights 5 टॉपिक
  1. Loneliness and spending time together
  2. Hobbies, prayer and light activity
  3. Elder Line 14567
  4. Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007
  5. Government health and pension schemes for seniors

परिचय

आप यह कर पाएँगे

  • Understand common changes and health problems in old age
  • Help with daily personal care: bathing, oral care, dressing and toileting
  • Plan soft, balanced food and enough water for elderly people
  • Give medicines on time using a pill organiser and keep a simple health record
  • Make the home safe and prevent falls
  • Care for a bedridden person and prevent bedsores
  • Recognise emergency warning signs and give emotional support; know Elder Line 14567

यह किसके लिए है

  • Family members caring for elderly parents or grandparents
  • Home attendants and caregivers
  • Anyone who wants to start work as a basic home care assistant

आपको क्या चाहिए

  • No medical background needed
  • Patience and a caring attitude

सवाल

Is this a nursing course?

No. It is basic home care awareness. Medical treatment and nursing procedures must be done by doctors and trained nurses.

Can I work as a caregiver after this course?

It gives a good base for home attendant work. For hospital or nursing jobs, a recognised healthcare course is needed.

How long is the course?

About 6 hours, with demonstrations and practice.

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