Publication date: 16.04.2024
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People with disabilities, who cannot move and take care of themselves due to impaired body functions as a result of illness or injury, really need external care.
These categories of people who may qualify for continuing care represent a variety of needs and characteristics:
Childhood Disabilities: Individuals with childhood disabilities may require ongoing care due to physical, mental or other limitations that affect their daily routine.
People with disabilities of group I: People with disabilities of group I have serious limitations in life activities, which may include physical, mental or other medical problems that require constant care and support.
People over 80: Seniors may need assistance because of the natural aging process, which can lead to physical and cognitive limitations.
People with a persistent mental illness and disability group I or II: These people may have difficulties in self-care and behavior that require constant care and specialized support.
Senior citizens and people with disabilities who are unable to care for themselves: These people may need constant care due to physical limitations or health conditions that prevent them from functioning independently.
Ensuring access to ongoing care for these categories of individuals is important to ensure their comfort, safety and quality of life.
Yes, people who, due to their health condition, need constant care can get these services both on a professional and non-professional basis. The main differences between these forms of care are who provides the care and whether that person receives payment for their services.
Professional care, ongoing third-party care, is usually provided by qualified health professionals or specialist care services. These may be nurses, rehabilitation specialists, or other specialists from the medical or social sectors. They can provide medical procedures, help with personal hygiene, take medications, and provide other medical support.
Non-professional care is usually provided by relatives, close friends or others who can help with the person's daily needs, such as feeding, cooking, cleaning, escorting to the hospital, etc. These individuals usually do not have medical training or certification, but provide important care in the home setting.
People with disabilities, who cannot move and take care of themselves due to impaired body functions as a result of illness or injury, really need external care. This care can be provided by professional health care workers who provide the necessary medical care and care, or by lay caregivers who provide support with activities of daily living such as bathing, feeding, dressing, etc.
Depending on a person's level of disability and need, they may be provided with a variety of supports, including mobility assistance, rehabilitation services, psychosocial support and other forms of assistance. The process of registering permanent care for a person who needs it requires submitting a certain list of documents and ensuring compliance with specified procedures. Here are additional instructions for care registration:
Declaration: A declaration of willingness to provide ongoing care for a person in need is required from the person who will provide the care, and the consent of the person receiving care may also be required if they are capable.
Copies of documents: Copies of the passport of the person who will provide care and the person who will be cared for.
Medical certificates: A medical certificate on the ability of the person who will provide the care to provide the necessary care.
Documents on the place of residence: Help on registration of the place of residence.
Medical certificate from a medical board: A certificate issued by a medical board confirming that a person needs permanent care by another person.
If the person in need of care has a cognitive impairment, permanent external care, it is also important to obtain their consent to receive care and to submit their application for the appointment of a person who will provide care.
These documents will help the department of social protection of the population to assess the need and justify the establishment of care without compensation for the person concerned.
