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Elderly care is a very emotional activity, there are some stereotypes and misconceptions about caregivers. It is time to address these misconceptions and put some light on them and address them. Here are some of those.<br>
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Common Misconceptions about Caregivers Caregivers or cares are a blessing to the society. Sick and alien are the individuals who are in need of support and help more than anyone else, for them their caregivers become their godfather. Caregivers are people may be from the person’s social network or from the NGOs around them who helps them with their daily activities if they are ailing and cannot do those on their own. A caregiver can be a family member (who is often unpaid) or can also be a hired professional help. In the case where the family members are busy with their professional life and are unable to give as much time to their ailing family member/members especially In case of long-standing illnesses during the old age seek the help of caregivers. There are quite a few agencies and some NGOs which provide for caregiving services. Elderly carer make it all the more easy for the sick and ailing to find the right kind of care and help in their old age. Carers are highly looked upto by the care seekers, they receive immense respect and develop an emotional bond with their care seekers. Elderly care is a very emotional activity, there are some stereotypes and misconceptions about the sanctity of the profession. It is time to address these misconceptions and put some light on them and address them. Here are some of those:
1.Caregiving is considered a negative experience 2.Children are abandoning their parents for selfish motives 3.Carers are young or middle-aged 4.Caregiving can’t be called a profession 5.Caregivers are not skilled 6.Caregiving should be performed for free 7.Caregivers for the ailing old aged can be a reason for crimes like theft and murders Although such cases are reported but could be the case only when your carer is a regular servant, you employ to take care of your family member. But if you approach the caregiving organizations, they give you full guarantee about the caregivers they appoint. You have all the details about them, and they would not do anything that is mischievous or any such malpractices. Read Full Article: Common Misconceptions about Caregivers
