A Program to Prepare a Professional Elderly Sitter

What Will You Learn?

• Basics of care for older adults: Understand the basic needs of older adults and how to provide personal care, including hygiene, nutrition, and assistance with daily activities.
• Managing Special Health Conditions: Learn how to manage common health conditions in older adults, including chronic diseases, medications, and handling emergencies.
• Psychological and emotional support: How to provide psychological and emotional support to older people, including effective communication and coping with feelings and isolation.
• Safety and Security: Strategies to ensure a safe environment for seniors, including risk management, home safety, and preventive measures.
• Case management: Techniques for monitoring the health status of older adults, coordinating with other caregivers, and preparing case reports.
• Laws and Ethics: Understand local laws and ethics of care relating to older people, including their rights and protection.