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Hospital Care: One-on-One Support

Tuesday, October 8, 2024

People are often surprised to learn that Warm Embrace provides caregiving services within hospitals. Our caregivers offer the personalized companionship and one-on-one attention that any hospital patient craves. For some, our visits brighten their day; for others, our care is crucial for recovery and adherence to medical directives.

 

 

Here are common scenarios where Warm Embrace caregivers are called to assist within hospitals:

  • A patient is confused or agitated and may attempt to pull out their IV line or remove a catheter.
  • A person with dementia or cognitive impairment needs constant reassurance about their safety and surroundings.
  • Medical directives require the patient to stay in bed, but they attempt to get up, risking a fall.
  • Someone presses the call button excessively for non-medical needs, diverting hospital staff from urgent cases.
  • A patient is yelling or calling out for help, disturbing others.
  • Increased fluid intake is medically required, and the patient needs frequent reminders and encouragement to stay hydrated.
  • Physical limitations prevent someone from eating independently, and they require spoon-feeding or mealtime assistance.
  • A person with dementia doesn’t recognize hospital meal trays as food and needs guidance to begin eating. Unwrapping and plating food can make it more appealing.
  • A patient is anxious about being in the hospital and is comforted by having a caregiver nearby.
  • Day-night reversal occurs, where a patient is awake all night and sleeps all day. A caregiver can stay by their side through the night when hospital staffing is limited.
  • Family and friends are unable to visit, and they want peace of mind knowing their loved one isn’t alone.
  • A patient becomes palliative, and family members need help providing 24/7 bedside care. Our caregivers can cover some shifts, giving families time to rest.
  • An elderly spouse at home needs assistance while their partner is in the hospital. We can provide care at home and help facilitate hospital visits.

While the medical condition that led to the hospital stay may vary, the emotional and physical benefits of a compassionate caregiver are universal. Having someone to talk to, feeling heard, being seen as an individual rather than just another patient, and receiving help with recovery practices—such as staying hydrated, eating proper meals, and maintaining a regular sleep-wake cycle—can make all the difference in a patient's recovery and return home.

 

The next time an elderly loved one is admitted to the hospital, consider providing them with the ultimate recovery support of personal attendant care.
Chloe Hamilton at 12:20 PM
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