The 2nd Most Important Activity in Caregiving Is…
We all know the #1 most important activity in caregiving. Performing caregiving activities themselves like making sure medications are taken, attending doctor appointments, preparing nutritious meals, keeping the house clean, bathing, grooming, etc.
Number 2
The second most important activity in caregiving is documenting what happened. This is what the professionals do. They take notes so they can refer to them in the future. They not only take notes, they chart out trends in vitals (like blood pressure) over time, so they can see how you’re doing at each doctor visit. Movement up or down in these metrics can help doctors determine what steps to take. But can’t you do that, too? Aren’t you a professional?
Listen and Learn
Listen to the Treat Us Right Podcast episode entitled, Document. It explains what and how to document what happens so you get the best information and can share it with your care team of family and professionals. This episode hits hard. In only 23 minutes, you will understand the power of documentation for your loved one AND yourself.
Listen directly from your computer or phone (no need to subscribe):
Do What the Pros Do
Professionals have technology that makes the documentation easy. And you’re a professional, right? Don’t you get paid to care for others? Now you have tech that makes documenting what happens, too. It’s the Care3 app for UDW Members.
Care3 for UDW Members is waiting for you. Log into the app and do what the pros do!
See you inside!
David
David S. Williams III, MBA
CEO of Care3