to provide care for elderly, disabled, sick or a loved one can be difficult. If the caregiver is a responsibility that is new to you, the following suggestions may help.
1 Find a support system in your community, including neighbors, friends and doctors. Contact them to let them know what is going on, and ensure that they know how to reach you. Ask and accept help. One person may not perform all the responsibilities of caring for others in peace.
2 In case you are unable to provide care, given the backup plans and arrangements ahead of time can help avoid crises and trouble later. Ask other relatives or friends if they would be willing to provide care in case you become ill or need a break.
3 Ask the staff at the library or senior citizen center lists or directories of resources that may be of particular benefit to you. Having multiple copies on hand for yourself and anyone else involved in the care of a loved one. It makes everyone aware of the resources available in your area, and this allows the meeting and become disconnected from the network.
4 Prepare a list of prescription and over-the-counter medications, including doses and schedules. Be sure to update it as often as necessary, as this information is vital in emergency medical services. It will also be useful if you can not always be there to provide care themselves.
5 Check the house for potential hazards such as loose rugs that may contribute to falls, poor lighting, and unsafe clutter and safety concerns, such as grab bars needed in the bathroom. Avoiding accidents is important because injury can be particularly harmful for elderly or sick people.
6 Figure out if the person being cared for in advance directives that state their preferences for health care. If so, get a copy for yourself, other relatives involved in the coordination of care, and physicians. If not, encourage and help a person to get one.
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