When a client is unable to do things for themselves, whether it is their personal care or cleaning their home or even preparing their own meals, we as caregivers and providers need to keep in mind how our clients may be feeling. Perhaps our client was once the one who brought meals to their sick neighbors or they did the shopping for the new mom across the street. It is difficult for this person who has always been the “giver” to now need to become the “receiver” of help. It behooves us to remind ourselves and our clients that we can be an encouragement to others by both giving and receiving of help, care or good deeds. We can remind our clients that we are willing to be their arms and/or legs, either for the moment until they are back on their feet, or for this phase of their life. The key is our understanding of what our client is thinking and feeling, and to facilitate the help they need in a kind, compassionate manner without making them feel helpless or inadequate. If we as caregivers and providers are able to achieve this, we can count ourselves successful in our connection with people and in our profession.
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