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Fundamentos de las Voluntades Anticipadas

En situaciones en las que su ser querido no puede hablar por sí mismo, el personal médico recurrirá a los familiares más próximos para obtener ayuda para tomar decisiones importantes en materia de salud. Es importante que los deseos de su ser querido sobre cómo responder en una situación médica grave se conozcan de antemano a través de varios documentos, como una directiva anticipada y un testamento vital.

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Servicio Privado y Cuidado de Acompañantes

Los servicios de “cuidado privado” y “cuidado de acompañante” tienen como objetivo ayudar a su ser querido a realizar de manera segura las actividades cotidianas, como el cuidado personal, la preparación de comidas, la limpieza de la casa y ofrecerle compañía. Estos servicios también pueden ofrecer un descanso a los cuidadores, que pueden aprovechar el tiempo para estar solos. A continuación, se incluye una lista de empresas locales recomendadas de cuidado privado y de acompañante que pueden resultarle útiles en su camino como cuidador.

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Opciones de Atención Residencial para su ser querido

Si su ser querido se encuentra en un punto de la progresión de su enfermedad en el que ya no puede vivir por sí solo, debe elegir un centro que le brinde lo que se denomina atención “residencial”. Existen varios tipos de este tipo de centros y conocer las opciones para cada tipo de centro le ayudará a considerar las necesidades de su ser querido. A continuación, se ofrece una descripción general.

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Adult Day Centers

“Adult Day” centers are intended to help provide care and companionship for your loved one who needs assistance or supervision throughout the day. Adult Day can provide valuable respite to caregivers while encouraging socialization and engagement for your loved one. Here is a list of local adult day centers that might be useful in your caregiving journey.

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Private Duty and Companion Care

“Private Duty Care” and “Companion Care” are services intended to help your loved one to safely get through day-to-day activities such as personal care, preparing meals, housecleaning, and offering companionship. These services can also offer a break for caregivers, who can use the time to be on their own. Here is a list of recommended local private duty and companion care companies that might be useful in your caregiving journey.

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Caregiver’s Plan B

No family caregiver wants to think they wouldn't be able to help their loved one, but the chance that something could happen to you that would make it impossible for you to provide the care support you do now makes it critical you identify an individual who is the best “Plan B” caregiver, able to quickly take over as advocate and guardian for your Loved One in the event that is needed.

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The Basics of Advance Directives

In situations where your loved one cannot speak for themselves, medical personnel will turn to the next of kin to get help in making important health decisions. It is important to have your loved one’s wishes of how to respond in a serious medical situation be known in advance, through several documents such as an Advanced Directive and Living Will.

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