Help! We Need a Caregiver. Where Do We Start?

 

Families often ask how they could find someone to help with a loved one who has Dementia, Parkinson’s, had a Stroke, or any other illness resulting in the need for care. Usually, a spouse or child has been the sole caregiver, and now, with the illness progressing, they are increasingly overwhelmed. Being anyone’s 24/7 caregiver always results in fatigue and less than optimal care, so how do you go about finding someone to help?

Step 1: Sign Up for the VivaViv App

To have control over the next steps, we recommend first signing up and downloading the VivaViv App. Load the vital schedule you have found works well for your loved one’s daily routine. This initial setup will ensure that anyone stepping in to help can seamlessly continue the care routine your loved one is accustomed to.

Step 2: Approach a Reputable Care Agency

Along with using the VivaViv App, we recommend approaching a reputable care agency to obtain the services of a professional caregiver. Invite these caregivers to use the VivaViv App. Caregiving takes dedication, and dementia requires long-term caregivers. Having a continually changing group of workers in the home is stressful for the family and very distressing for the person who requires care, who needs to form a trust relationship with their caregiver.

What to Look for in a Caregiver

When interviewing potential caregivers, look for punctuality, integrity, and compassion. These traits are essential when caring for someone in their own home, and everything else is teachable if these traits are present. It’s also important to have a few caregivers to ensure that the primary caregiver has regular, scheduled time off to recharge. This is one of the most compassionate things you can do for your loved one.

Why Use the VivaViv App?

VivaViv is a support-connect management app that connects everyone involved in taking care of your loved one. With the VivaViv App, you have real-time interaction with your loved one and caregivers at any given time at the touch of a button. The app also helps caregivers achieve daily activities you’ve listed, such as meals, medication, appointments, walks, listening to music, building puzzles, and social visits – all these essential aspects of caring that could be overlooked.

The VivaViv App offers you peace of mind, knowing you can connect with your loved one and their support team at any time, day or night, from anywhere in the world – all at the click of a button.

Take the first step today. Sign up for the VivaViv App and reach out to a reputable care agency. Your loved one deserves the best care, and you deserve the support to provide it.

 

Disclaimer: The information provided in this blog is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional before making any changes to your diet, exercise routine, or wellness practices, especially if you have existing health conditions.