HOMEMAKING EDUCATION II

 HOME CARE OF THE SICK

 OVERVIEW

 When members of the family are ill in the home, there are
certain responsibilities in relation to home care of the sick that
frequently are, or can be, carried out by family members.
Some of these responsibilities can be carried effectively by
pupils of high school age.
 The purpose of this unit is to give the pupil sufficient prep-
aration to care for herself in minor illnesses, and to assist in
the care of others in the home. It is not intended to prepare
pupils for practical nursing. Responsibilities of diagnosing and
prescribing are those of a doctor.


 OBJECTIVES
To develop:
 ability to arrange and serve an attractive tray for the sick
 or convalescent
 ability to share in the responsibilities for the care of the
 sick in the home
 ability to treat minor accidents in the home
 interest in helping those who are ill in the home
 realization of the importance of sanitary practices while
 there is illness in the home
 understanding of the importance of following the directions.
 of the doctor or nurse

 SUGGESTED PROBLEMS AND EXPERIENCES
 Problems Experiences
How can we help to care for Discuss responsibilities family
the sick in the home? members can assume in caring
 for a sick person in the home,
 and determine the things that.