I am currently taking care of parent that is aging and has health issues associated with the elderly. Recently I have had to deal with several situations where quick thinking help was needed and I found myself only slightly prepared. So I think that there should be some kind of class or classes at the local Rec or Community Ctr or as part of the local hospital services that train people advanced first responder knowledge of dealing with the elderly at your home.
The course will be broken down into various helpful units, some with great medical background and others with sound advice dealing with social areas. The following is a quick list (in no particular order) of some of the units or sub-units that should or need to be included.
- I fallen and can't get up, so what is next...
- Stopping excessive bleeding while on blood thinners
- Pill organization
- Taking the car keys away
- Keeping your patience when answering the same question for 100th time today
- Advocating and getting information out of medical professionals in terms you understand
- Checking vital signs and what to look for.
- Balancing their life with yours and vice versa
- Stain removal
- Remembering all the names of the EMS personnel
- How to make bland tasteless meals that are easy to chew
- Basic lifesaving skills
- How to install safety rails and other safety measures around the home
- How to initiate a Siver Alert
I am sure there are many other topics that are needed and can be added.
Anyone have an idea if one of these training classes already exist and how I enroll, or is anyone willing to help me get this started...willing to share the credit, let me know.
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