The care of dependent people is an important issue in many areas: social, family and individual; specifically, we are talking about people who are dedicated to caring for those most in need.
In that sense, what does it mean to worry?Is care intended to assist dependents to feel that their physical, social, and emotional needs are met?(IMSERSO, 2009)
- It should be noted that there are two main types of caregivers: formal and informal caregivers.
- The caregiver refers to the professionals who dedicate themselves.
- As a work activity.
- To this perimeter.
Mainly primary care technicians and practical nurses, caregivers are usually family members, friends or even neighbors in some cases.
Rogero defines informal care as care and care provided primarily by family members and other close family members, but also by caregivers who altruistically care for people with a certain degree of disability or dependence.
According to the World Health Organization (1999), are long-term care services provided primarily by informal caregivers?that is, family, friends or neighbors?health professionals or both, with the aim that the dependent elderly person can have the best possible quality of life, always attentive to their individual preferences, to the autonomy of the elderly and, last but not least, to human dignity.
“Care is often invisible, because caring for someone means caring for someone, believing in someone, developing their abilities, allowing them to renew hope, accompanying the experience of health and disease with the present. -Colliére-
When we think about the concept of caregiver, perhaps the first thing that comes to mind are the basic activities of daily life, the care of dependents is usually designed to help them perform simple tasks, such as eating, going to the bathroom, showering and dressing. .
In this sense, the caregiver creates a personalized care and care plan based on specific needs, as the degree of dependence and personal circumstances may vary from person to person.
Trust is someone’s safety in relation to another person, how they will act in certain situations, it’s about being sure of the other person’s behavior.
Thus, perceiving a climate in which the person feels confident, calm and cared for is a fundamental factor for both those who receive help and for their families.
Decidedly, the caregiver creates a sense of trust and safety in the environment, both for the caregiver, who feels safe and protected, and for family members or other family members when talking about the informal caregiver.
As a result, the family member thinks ‘I know he’s in good hands’, ‘if anything happens to him, they’ll understand quickly and act immediately. ‘
“Every place where we feel safe is a gift” – Jan Jansen-
The caregiver provides companionship and emotional support to the person being treated. In a world where work occupies a large part of our day, people who are accompanied by a supportive person do not feel so much loneliness and absence of loved ones.
As a result, caregivers offer this business that the family cannot provide at all hours of the day.
Trust, professionalism, affection, empathy and a vocation to care are essential factors for those who care.
Although there is some dependence on a person’s health, it is important that the caregiver’s work is carried out to allow maximum self-sufficiency in all activities where possible.
To do this, the caregiver must encourage and motivate the person so that they can do everything they can, knowing that to reach the person he or she may sometimes need to make a great effort.
Depending on the degree of autonomy, the caregiver helps the person maintain, appreciate and care for social relationships, which is essential to avoid isolation.
With the help of new technologies, caregivers can keep seniors active in their environment, help them participate in certain activities, and approach their family group, friends, or neighbors in their city.
In conclusion, it should be emphasized that the care of dependents respects their integrity and dignity, promoting their autonomy.
Caregivers, day by day, do a fundamental job to support our society, they play a role that, unfortunately, is not always recognized.
That is why we are now trying to highlight the importance of caregivers, both in the professional and family spheres, who in some way become pillars of those who need help, improving their quality of life and well-being.
Everyone who cares, helps and puts all their love and respect into this job, thank you.