Medication Reminders: Home health aides play a critical role in managing medication routines:

• Medication Reminders: They remind patients to take their medications on time and in the correct dosage. While aides typically do not administer medications unless specifically trained and authorized, they ensure that medication schedules are followed and can report any missed doses or issues to family members or healthcare providers.

Health Monitoring: Monitoring vital signs and overall health is essential for ongoing care:

• Vital Signs Monitoring: Aides track important health metrics such as blood pressure, pulse, and temperature. Regular monitoring helps in detecting changes in health status that may require medical attention.

• Reporting Changes: They communicate any significant changes in vital signs or overall health to healthcare professionals, which can be crucial for timely medical intervention.

Wound Care: Basic wound care is provided to manage and treat injuries:

• Wound Care: Aides perform tasks such as cleaning wounds, changing dressings, and applying topical treatments as needed. They also monitor for signs of infection, such as redness, swelling, or discharge, and report these observations to healthcare providers.