As a caregiver, one of the most important things to remember is to ask for help. It’s so easy to get caught up in the day to day duties of caregiving, and you can easily find yourself incredibly overwhelmed.It’s not first nature to seek out and accept
help, but it can be a lifesaver in some situations. Here are some tips for
doing that:
Talk to your friends. Keep them updated on your day to day caregiving activities,
even when you’re not looking for an extra hand. If they know what’s going on
they’ll be able to jump in and take over a few tasks for you.
Remember your other family members. Most of the time, one person assumes most of the caregiving duties. However, look to see if you can use your other family
members for chores around the house or other errands that need to be done.
Could you pay your son $5 to do the grocery shopping for the week? How about
asking your daughter to fold the laundry? These tasks become so much more
difficult when caregiving for an adult.
Start making lists. Detailing everything you do will help you identify which
chores can be passed on to others.
WeCare+. Our WeCare+ program is designed to support caregivers in multiple ways. We provide guidance and direction regarding what type of assistance your loved one needs, and where to find elder care resources.
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