Priyanka Trivedi
Consider the number of hours your loved one needs support.
-Part-time is good for independent elders, children, or post-surgery patients who need limited assistance.
-Full-time or live-in care is best for bedridden patients, dementia cases, or anyone needing constant monitoring and support.
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sangeetasaji
Yes, but only for basic care needs. A maid-cum-caregiver can support light household work and simple assistance tasks. For moderate to high-care needs like lifting, bathing support, or medical tasks you should choose a dedicated trained caregiver or nurse.
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Megha V Thakur
Dementia patients need specialized caregivers trained in memory care. They understand behavioral changes, confusion, wandering risks, and provide emotional support, redirection techniques, and 24/7 supervision to ensure safety and reduce stress.
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Deepa Sarsar
You should hire a nurse when medical tasks are involved—such as wound care, injections, catheter/Ryle’s tube management, vitals monitoring, or post-surgery recovery. Nurses handle clinical needs safely, which regular caregivers are not trained for.
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Nikita Nachanekar
If your loved one can manage most daily tasks independently and needs help only with cooking, cleaning, or light support, a basic caregiver is enough. But if they need assistance with bathing, dressing, mobility, toilet use, or medication reminders, a trained personal care attendant is more suitable.
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