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2. Companion (caregiving) - Wikipedia

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   In health care and caregiving, a companion, sitter, or private duty is a job title for someone hired to work with one patient (or occasionally two). Companions work in a variety of settings, including nursing homes, assisted living facilities, hospitals, and private homes, and their duties range from advanced medical care to simple companionship and observation.

3. Family caregivers - Wikipedia

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   Family caregivers (also known as "family carers") are "relatives, friends, or neighbors who provide assistance related to an underlying physical or mental disability for at-home care delivery and assist in the activities of daily living (ADLs) who are unpaid and have no formal training to provide those services." [1]

4. Caregiver - Wikipedia

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   Respite can provide a much needed temporary break from the often exhausting challenges faced by the family caregiver. Respite is the service most often requested by family caregivers, yet it is in critically short supply, inaccessible, or unaffordable regardless of the age or disability of the individual needing assistance.

5. Live-in caregiver - Wikipedia

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   A professional live-in caregiver provides personal care and assistance to individuals, including those suffering from chronic illness, Alzheimer's disease, and dementia, within the home setting. Typical duties of a live-in caregiver include meal planning and preparation, assistance with grooming, dressing and toileting, medication management ...

6. Unlicensed assistive personnel - Wikipedia

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   A home health aide (HHA) provides in-home care for patients who need assistance with daily living beyond what family or friends can provide. Patients include those who have a physical or mental disability, are recovering from an injury or surgery, have a chronic illness, or are advanced in age.

7. These 55 Inspirational Family Caregiver Quotes Will Get You ...

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   Being a family caregiver is an overwhelming, yet fulfilling, role that can be hard for others to understand fully. While caregivers get great joy from their role, it can often be isolating ...