Caregivers provide necessary support to someone, anyone who, due to age, illness, disability, or some other factor, cannot care for themselves. Caregiving may involve shopping, housekeeping, providing transportation, feeding, bathing, toilet assistance, dressing, walking, coordinating appointments and medical treatments, or managing a person’s finances.
Caregivers can be spouses, partners, adult children, parents, other relatives (siblings, aunts, nieces/nephews, in-laws, grandchildren), friends, or neighbors. Whatever your relationship with the person you’re caring for, you must add the title caregiver to the list of things you are. Without identifying yourself as a caregiver, you won’t know how to search for resources to help you navigate this new role.
Communicate, Coordinate, and Care
The personal social network hub comprises the people you share caregiving responsibilities with.
Post updates, comments, photos, requests for help
Use the calendar to track activities and appointments
Organize important documents
Track medications and prescriptions
A wellness journal for caregivers, and patient
Manage health and/or social behavior, share with your caregivers and providers
Track and indicate caregiver burnout
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