What Caregivers Often Do

Caregivers may help with meals. That can mean planning dinner together with your loved one.

Caregivers may also help with checks. That can mean writing down the results. Write the date and time beside each number. Ask the care team how often checks are needed.

Appointments are another place to help. That can mean a ride to the clinic or taking notes during the visit.

Medicines are the fourth area. A caregiver can keep a current list of every medicine. The list can include over-the-counter products and supplements. Bring it to each appointment.

Help works best when you agree on it together. Asking "How can I help?" is usually better than taking over a task.

Your loved one stays in charge of their own care where they can. Offer your help, then let them decide how much they want.

Key takeaways

• Caregivers may help with meals, checks, appointments or medicines.
• Agree on the jobs together before taking any on.
• Help works best when agreed together, with your loved one in charge where they can.

Try it

Today, ask your loved one which job they would most like a hand with. The four are meals, checks, appointments and medicines.