Elderly & home care in Montenegro
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About: elderly & home care
A carer helps elderly, ill or bedridden people with daily life: personal hygiene, dressing, meals, mobility, medication reminders, shopping, company and accompanying them to the doctor. Care can be a few hours a day, day or night shifts, or live-in. Families often look for a carer when they live abroad or in another town and a parent stays in Montenegro. Medical procedures such as injections or wound care are done by nurses, so clarify this up front.
Frequently asked questions
Can a carer give injections or manage medication?
Carers usually help with daily care and remind about medication, while medical procedures are done by a nurse. Check the person's qualifications and what they're allowed to do.
Is overnight or 24-hour care possible?
Some carers do night shifts or live in, others work a few hours a day. Agree the exact schedule, days off and cover when the carer is unavailable.
How can I check a carer if I live abroad?
Interview them by video or in person, ask for references from previous families and agree a trial period. Ask a neighbour or relative to drop in now and then.
What affects the price?
Hours and shifts, night work, weekends and holidays, the person's mobility and needs, the carer's experience and whether it's live-in. Agree who covers transport and meals.
What should I prepare for the first day?
A list of medications and times, doctors' and family contacts, the person's habits and diet, and where things are. Explain what to do in an emergency.