🌙 Night Nurse for Senior Citizens
✅ **1. Definition:
A night nurse** for senior citizens is a trained caregiver or nurse who provides overnight care and supervision to elderly individuals in their home. This service typically runs from 7 PM to 7 AM and is essential for seniors who are bedridden, have medical conditions, or require frequent assistance at night.
🎯 2. Objective:
- To ensure the safety, comfort, and medical stability of seniors during night hours
- To monitor chronic health conditions, medications, and emergencies
- To offer relief to family caregivers who need to rest overnight
- To prevent risks like falls, breathing issues, or pressure sores
🌟 3. Key Features:
👩⚕️ Care Services Provided:
- Checking vitals (BP, sugar, oxygen) at night
- Assisting with toileting, diaper changes, and turning positions
- Monitoring for bed sores or discomfort
- Administering medications or oxygen, if needed
- Providing emotional reassurance or companionship
- Supporting mobility, walking to the restroom, or hydration needs
- Managing chronic illness symptoms (e.g., diabetes, breathing difficulty, dementia)
📋 Who Provides the Care?
- Trained nurses (ANM/GNM/BSc) for medical support
- Home care attendants for non-medical needs
- Available for short-term (post-surgery) or long-term elderly care
💎 4. Advantages:
- ✅ Family Peace of Mind: Someone is always watching and helping the elder
- ✅ Medical Readiness: Quick response in case of emergencies
- ✅ Better Sleep for Seniors: Pain, restlessness, or confusion can be managed
- ✅ Reduces Hospital Visits: Minor issues can be treated immediately
- ✅ Custom Support: Adjusted based on medical or physical condition
- ✅ Improved Comfort & Hygiene: Nighttime needs are handled gently and professionally