Providing care for recovering cancer patients involves addressing various physical, emotional and practical needs. Here are a few caregiving needs for recovering cancer patients;
- Medical Monitoring and Assistance: There is a need for assistance with ensuring medication adherence, monitoring and keeping track of vital signs such as blood pressure, heart rate and temperature in order to quickly detect and call the attention of medical professionals to any side effects.
- Emotional Support: People recovering from cancer have been through and are going through a very challenging process and event in their lives. This often leaves them in an emotionally vulnerable or bankrupt state which is why one of the responsibilities of a caregiver with such a patient is providing emotional support in ways that can boost the emotional wellbeing of their client. For example, this can be done through being present, empathetic, very warm and respectful in communication with them, also by offering encouraging and affirming words.
- Mobility and Rehabilitation Support: There is a need for support with mobility and appropriate physical activity such as recommended exercises, which caregivers can provide, especially if the patient experiences weakness, fatigue or balance issues. Caregivers can also provide them with encouragement and assistance with prescribed physical rehabilitation therapy regimen aimed at promoting increased strength, flexibility and recovery.
- Nutritional Support: Recovering cancer patients require nutritional diets to replenish their body nutrients that will facilitate their recovery to full health. Caregivers can help to ensure that their meals are prepared according to the nutritional recommendations of their health care providers.
- Basic Daily Living Activities: Caregivers provide assistance with daily living activities for recovering cancer patients. Tasks like dressing, personal hygiene, grooming, household chores, bathing, and any other tasks that the patient may find challenging during recovery.
- Instrumental Daily Living Activities: Tasks like grocery shopping, accompaniment to medical checkups, assisting with financial matters such as insurance claims, medical bills, and exploring available financial resources, can be handled by a professional caregiver while the patient is still recovering.
CONTACT VITALIS HEALTHCARE
At Vitalis HealthCare, our team of certified, experienced and professional caregivers and registered nurses are efficiently trained to provide you with the best quality and compassionate home care services.
If you would like to hire a professional and competent caregiver to assist you in your journey of cancer recovery, feel free to reach out to us through any of our contact details outlined below.
With us, you are in safe, competent and compassionate hands.
Phone Number
240.716.6874
Email: info@vitalishealthcare.com
Location
We provide our services in every county in the State of Maryland, United States of America.
Office Address: 8757 Georgia Avenue Suite 440 Silver Spring, MD 20910