Omsorgsgivare

Omsorgsgivare is a term used to describe a person or organization that provides care and support to someone who needs help due to age, illness, or disability. It covers both informal caregivers—such as family members, partners, or friends who offer unpaid assistance—and formal caregivers, including professional staff employed by municipalities, private home-care agencies, hospitals, or nursing homes.

Typical tasks include helping with personal care (bathing, dressing), mobility assistance, meal preparation, medication reminders, transportation, household duties, and coordination with health care professionals. The aim is to enable the person to live as independently as possible and to maintain safety and well-being. The role often involves planning and monitoring care, arranging services, and communicating changes in the person's condition.

Omsorgsgivare can operate in various settings: at home as part of home care services, in day centers, or in residential care facilities such as assisted living or nursing homes. Formal services are usually commissioned by public authorities or paid for by private arrangements, sometimes with subsidies or reimbursement models.

Caregiving can present challenges, including physical and emotional strain, time pressures, and financial considerations. Support measures may include caregiver training, respite care, and access to counseling or support groups. The specifics of rights, responsibilities, and funding vary by country and region.