Receiving Help From a Lay Caregiver: Clinical Impact and Psychosocial Support
1. Introduction to Lay Caregiving Receiving help from a lay caregiver defines a structured arrangement where an unpaid, medically untrained individual—often a spouse, family member, or close friend—provides essential daily assistance and medical supervision to a patient with chronic illness, disability, or cognitive decline. This foundational support system bridges the critical gap between intermittent professional … Read more