Highlighting EOON Care’s Compassionate Service: Nurse-led, C.A.R.E. in Action

 Highlighting EOON Care’s Compassionate Service: Nurse-led, C.A.R.E. in Action

Families in Nigeria are shouldering more care for older relatives than ever before — and they’re doing it with courage. Nigeria already had more than 10 million people aged 60+ in recent estimates, and that number is rising as life expectancy improves. At EOON Care we know that quality elder care must combine clinical skill with humanity; that’s why our nurse-led, C.A.R.E. approach (Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence) puts people first while delivering measurable health benefits. (ResearchGate)

Why compassion-led, nurse-led care matters

Many older Nigerians are cared for at home by family members who aren’t always trained for the job. Studies in Nigeria report high levels of caregiver strain — physical, emotional and financial — with some surveys showing a majority of carers experiencing significant burden. When nurses lead homecare teams they bring clinical judgement, medication management, risk assessment and rehabilitation skills into the home; the result is safer care, fewer hospital readmissions and improved quality of life for both the older person and their family. (PubMed Central)

What EOON Care does differently

• Nurse-led teams: Every care plan is designed, reviewed and led by a registered nurse who understands geriatric needs — from chronic disease monitoring to falls prevention and wound care.
• C.A.R.E. values in practice: Compassion is active listening; Accountability means clear care goals and documented outcomes; Respect protects dignity and cultural preferences; Excellence shows in continuous training and evidence-based practice.
• Practical support for families: We combine clinical visits with caregiver coaching (how to move someone safely, spotting early signs of infection, medication reconciliation) so family members feel competent, not overwhelmed.

Real-world impact

Nurse-led homecare models — similar to the EOON Care approach — have been shown in systematic reviews to reduce frailty progression and improve self-management among older adults. In Nigeria, where informal care is the backbone of elder support, formal nurse-led input can reduce the common, costly pattern of late presentations at hospital and relieve caregiver burnout. These outcomes translate into better health and lower long-term costs for families and the health system. (BioMed Central)

Simple steps families can take today

1. Create a one-page care summary (medicines, allergies, emergency contacts).

2. Ask for a nurse review — even one visit can uncover medication risks or mobility problems.

3. Schedule short caregiver training sessions: safe lifting, basic wound care, and spotting red flags.

Compassionate, nurse-led care is not a luxury — it’s a smart, evidence-based way to keep older Nigerians healthier at home and to protect the wellbeing of family carers.

If this resonated with you, please share this post to raise awareness about the difference nurse-led, compassion-centred care can make. Together we can make caring for older people in Nigeria safer, kinder and more sustainable.

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How this ties to EOON Care

EOON Care’s mission is to deliver nurse-led, dignity-centred services that support older people to live well at home and relieve the pressure on family caregivers. Our services — clinical home visits, personalised care plans and caregiver training — reflect our C.A.R.E. values and are designed around the realities of Nigerian families. By combining clinical evidence with compassion, EOON Care helps families keep loved ones safe, comfortable and connected.