Care Takers Of Wheelchair Users
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Being knowledgeable of the needs of the wheelchair user can help the care taker feel confident in their ability to give sufficient care. Knowing how to operate the wheelchair safely is an important skill for a care taker.
Wheelchair users may rely on a care taker or personal care assistant to help with their daily tasks. Bathing and toileting possible self-care tasks with which the wheelchair users may need assistance. The caregiver may also have to help with the wheelchair user's emotional needs.
Many times, the main care taker is a family member of the wheelchair user. The main caregiver has a lot of responsibility for the physical well-being of the wheelchair user. Care-giving can be exhausting especially since the caregiver must lift and move the wheelchair user.
Often, primary caregivers go through training to learn how to properly care for the wheelchair user. In addition to learning how to assist the wheelchair user with personal hygiene and physical needs, the care takers may also need to know how to maintain the wheelchair.
One necessary task for the care taker is transporting the wheelchair user has necessary. The primary caretaker must know how to help the wheelchair user in an out of vehicles. They may also be responsible for making sure the wheelchair user attends doctor appointments, physical therapy, and many other appointments or activities.
Caregivers should realize that caring for their needs is important. Caretakers should be accepting of their own limits and get help from others when needed. Care takers should engage in regular stress management to avoid feeling overwhelmed or emotionally drained.
One way that the main caregiver can cope with the stress of taking care of the wheelchair user is to schedule regular times of assistance from a professional caregiver or personal care assistant. This can give the primary caregiver time to themselves on a regular basis which can be very productive for stress management and fulfilling the caregiver's own needs.
Being isolated should be avoided. The caregiver should try to spend time away from the wheelchair user and socialize with friends and family. By being involved with other activities, the care taker and wheelchair user both benefit. If they wheelchair user and caregiver become isolated, it can cause resentment and frustration which can damage the relationship.
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November 2nd, 2010 at 11:35 am
I took care of my very sick aunt while she was restricted to a wheelchair, and we definitely developed a kind of co-dependence. This was very helpful and informative!
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April 7th, 2011 at 2:01 am
communication is also key in handling the wheelchair and the user… crucial.. Missed Period
April 28th, 2011 at 11:10 am
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