Disabled care can seem difficult and quite a challenge. It is. To help those who take care of the disabled or those in a wheelchair, this guide will help make the process simpler and easier. It is important to know that the taking care of a disabled person does not necessarily mean that they are helpless passive onlookers but can help by actively participating.
It All Starts In The Morning
First, the morning routine. Apart from getting dressed, this part of the day involves taking care of hygiene. If it can be done in the bed, that is great. However, it is not wise to avoid going to the bathroom and the toilet.
Thus, it is wise to include as much bathing and toileting in your morning routine as possible as it is efficient timewise and will help your caregivers in the long run. Speaking of transfers, this is a chance for you to help others help you.
You want to make your transfers from one place to another effortless for your caregiver. This is where lifters come in. Invest in a lifter and in so doing ease the burden on your helper of carrying you around.
Something else that might be very helpful is a bath lift, especially if your morning routine involves getting into an actual bath. It will eliminate the stress associated with lifting someone into a bath. You might also be needing help with your toileting, which could include managing your incontinence. For this a simple toilet frame will do wonders.
The Mornings Set The Day
In the morning you are cleaned up, dressed and ready for the day. Depending on how you spend your day, you might have several activities that you participate in, for instance having to eat. Your caregiver would probably have to get your meal ready for you, and in some cases, they would have to feed you.
It would be very helpful to your caregivers if you could help with meal preparation. Inform them about how you take your meals the best. Maybe you prefer smaller bites instead of bigger ones, or you prefer drinking with a straw. Every little bit of information counts to make taking care of you easy.
When Twilight Turns To Night
The end of the day does not mean it is the end of your caring. Clothes must be changed into night gear and you must be transferred back to bed from the wheelchair or mobility scooter. At night, the caregiver must ensure that you are kept comfortable.
Lying comfortably does not just mean preventing discomfort, but it also means keeping you healthy, as lying in bed requires frequent position changing to prevent bedsores and various respiratory issues. If you choose a proper bed and mattress, it will help you sleep soundly, making your caregiver’s nightly errands easier.
Does That Conclude It?
Both yes and no, as there are tons of other things that can creep in that require your attention. But you can use this as a rough guideline.