Caring for Alzheimer's patients in the hospital: Why is hiring 24/7 caregivers so easy to lose control? | SAN – Patient Care App

When people with Alzheimer's Having to be hospitalized puts pressure not only on the illness itself but also on... continuous careUnlike other illnesses, people with dementia need constant monitoring because they may:

• Leaving the bed without permission.
• Non-cooperative with treatment
• There was unexpected behavior.

Many families choose to hire a caregiver on a daily basis.

• 600,000 – 800,000 VND/day
• Working 24 hours a day.

At first glance, this seems like a convenient solution. But in reality, it carries significant risks.

A person who works 24 hours a day will:

• Lack of sleep
• Tired
• Losing patience

For people with Alzheimer's disease, even a moment of impatience from the caregiver can have very serious consequences. Patients may:

• Panic
• Opposition
• Increased uncontrollable behavior

In addition, the majority of caregivers come from support groups:

• No professional training
• Lack of behavioral management skills
• No care procedures

This leaves care entirely dependent on the individual.

SAN addresses this using a shift-based model:

• Clearly defined shifts
• Handover is complete.
• The caregiver remains alert throughout the day.

Expense:

• 42,000 – 70,000 VND/hour

Taking turns not only helps caregivers conserve energy, but also helps maintain patience—the most important factor when caring for people with Alzheimer's.

👉 Download the app SAN to schedule an inpatient care shift