How does an Amika caregiver support the elderly in everyday life?
2023-03-01
Discover the specific role of a caregiver in dealing with the loss of independence of an elderly person.
Activities of daily life
Amika Orderlies are personal support workers, nursing students or practical nurses. They work or have worked in seniors' residences, CHSLDs, hospitals and home care with seniors in the public and/or private sector.
Their goal: to support people who are losing their autonomy to make the choice of home support. Amika offers support in all activities of daily life from morning to evening and also at night.
In the morning, this results in transfer out of bed, shower (partial or complete hygiene), meal aid, medication reminder and clothing.
Why accompany older people in the morning?
- Improves self-confidence: Preparing in the morning can give a sense of control over your day feel more confident and ready to face the challenges of the day
- Start the day productively: Preparing in the morning can help start the day on a positive and productive note, which can have an impact on mood and motivation
- Keep it routine: By preparing consistently in the morning, people with cognitive loss will feel more organized, less stressed and can decrease anxiety
Our day-to-day support services can be set up as needed by the beneficiaries, for groceries and transportation for medical appointments.
Evening and night services
Amika orderlies can also meet evening, supper and/or bedtime needs. We know that hygiene services are appreciated by some of our beneficiaries in the evening to promote relaxation, relax the body and mind, which can facilitate falling asleep.
Personal preferences and habits are discussed during the needs assessment with Amika’s team. Some people prefer to shower in the morning rather than in the evening. The key is to find out what works best for the person being helped and to maintain good personal hygiene.
In case the beneficiary requires a constant presence. Services during the night can be set up thanks to our carers. The person remains awake and is there to meet all the needs of the beneficiary during the night (accompaniment to the bathroom, supervision, assistance with transfers).
Specialists in cognitive stimulation
Through a series of fun and educational activities (board games, crosswords, etc.), entertainment activities (reading, TV, etc.), friendly discussions on a variety of topics and activities specifically dedicated to beneficiaries with cognitive problems, they can help maintain cognitive health and prevent dementia.
It is important to note that cognitive health activities can be tailored to each individual’s abilities and interests.
More information about our approach and services is available here:
https://www.soinsamika.com/en/services or by contacting us at 514-543-4450 ext. 1
