Caregiver support for arthritis and limited mobility in Kota Bharu

Sort the day into three buckets before anyone quotes hours: what the person handles alone, what needs a prompt or a watchful eye, and what needs someone physically there. The size of that third bucket, more than the condition name, is what actually shapes the shift.

Bring the treating team's written instructions into the planning conversation: transfer technique, food texture, fluid limits, exercise scope and warning signs. Ask for the sheet to be dated, so everyone knows which version is current.

Fix the reporting rhythm early: a daily line on what changed, a same-day call for the things everyone agreed matter, and one named person who receives both. For urgent symptoms, call Malaysia's emergency services on 999 straight away and update the family afterwards.

For travel planning, the nearest other areas are Tumpat (about 10 km) and Pasir Mas (about 21 km).

Information about the daily routine

• Meal, fluid and swallowing needs to observe
• A description of an ordinary day, hour by hour
• Equipment, aids or home setup already in place
• Night-time pattern and any help needed after bedtime
• Tasks the person can still do independently