WHAT BEING A FAMILY CAREGIVER MEANS?

Being a family caregiver means providing assistance to your family member with activities of daily living to help them have a life close to normal despite their medical condition. Therefore, as a family caregiver, you must be able to help with the following activities and more:

• Meal preparation

• Eating

• Bathing

• Toileting

• Laundry

• Errands

• Dressing

• Getting in and out of bed or wheelchair

• Help with transportation to and from medical appointments

• Medication Management