Private Duty Nurses

You might have never thought about hiring a private duty registered nurse, but I am going to give you some of the reasons why you should. We all are destined to hit that pivotal stage in life when you need additional care to live your life. At this point, a choice needs to be made. Do you enter an assisted living facility, have family members dedicate their lives to caring for you or do you hire a private nurse to care for you? I will always advocate for hiring a nurse. Your family shouldn’t have to be burdened with performing a job they aren’t trained to do. An assisted living facility will never offer the kind touch, unwavering compassionate and companionship that a private duty nurse will offer. Hiring a nurse, even temporarily, can be more beneficial than you would have expected.

Private duty registered nurses offer all that you need. If you or your loved one becomes bedridden, they can offer expert care around the clock. No need will be left unattended. Unlike in a hospital or assisted living facility, they will not have other patients to divide their time among. You can enjoy the comfort of your own home, with your own set of standards that make you content. If someone has dementia or a chronic illness they will need additional care, the comfort of their known surroundings can make all the difference in their well-being. Aging in your own place is the greatest way you can age.

There are also times when you won’t need around-the-clock care, but perhaps you need a nurse to take one of your parents to the doctor. The nurse can safely drive them to and from their appointment, speak with the doctor, and reiterate the doctor’s orders to you in terms which we all can understand. They can offer companionship and one-on-one conversation which all our elderly need.

If you are not an elderly one, but you need to manage the care of one, a private nurse can offer guaranteed commitment to their care. The nurse will manage a variety of tasks such as administering medications as needed, managing personal hygiene from bathing to brushing teeth, cooking nutritional meals and even keeping the home tidy. Even having a nurse come to relieve you from duty a day or two a week can give the caregiver much needed rest.

I highly recommend Appointment Partners, LLC for private duty nursing. They will provide your loved one with the highest level of care and respect, ensuring you have peace of mind.