Posted on November 12, 2012 - by Nurse Virginia
CAREGIVERS NEED TO PROTECT THEIR BACKS
Whether you are a family caregiver or are paid to care for an elderly person. Taking care of yourself is as important as the care you are giving. ?Taking care of your back is of the utmost importance to you as well as the person you care for. This is the only back you will ever have, and it has to serve you for the rest of your life. Many people who have back injuries will suffer the rest of their lives.
It has become more and more common for families caring for parents in the home to now use a mechanical lift. ?Nursing Communities have found that using mechanical lifts to transfer patients not only protects both the patient and the caregiver. But, also gives the patient an added sense of security when transferring.
From -The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
Using a mechanical lift benefits the caregiver by:
- Reduced risk of injury
- Increased morale
- Injured caregivers less likely to be re-injured
- Caregivers can work to an older age
- Caregivers have more energy
- Caregivers have less pain and muscle fatigue
- Improved job satisfaction
There are many companies that now offer all levels of mechanical lifts ? for the home, for people that can stand, people that no longer stand and people of different weights.
Get some ?expert? help when picking out a lift and learning to use it.
Make a connection with your local Nursing Facility ? tour a few, and find a good match for you. I have had families contact me when experiencing problems caring for a parent at home. I then have made arrangements with one of our long-term, very experienced caregivers to go to the home, evaluate the needs and assist the family in the purchase of a piece of equipment as well as training the family in the use of the equipment. Training is a very important part of the use of any kind of transfer equipment.
Protect your back so that you can continue to be the caregiver your elder deserves.
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Virginia Garberding R.N.
Director of Education, The Wealshire, Lincolnshire, Illinois
Author: Please Get To Know Me- Aging with Dignity and Relevance
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