Being a caregiver doesn’t mean that you have to do everything on your own. In fact, ideally it means that you know exactly who you can count on when you do need extra help.

Keep Learning about Caregiving

Caregiving is something that you’ll continue to learn about for as long as you’re a caregiver. Your elderly family member’s health and needs will keep changing and you’ll need to learn new skills and techniques in order to keep up. Continuing to learn as much as you can about being a caregiver helps you to stay on top of what you’re doing.

Ask for Help Before You Need It

It’s most common for caregivers and family members to wait until they seriously need help before they ask for it. The problem with that approach is that when you wait until you’re in serious need, you may still have to wait for the help. Line up assistance from friends, family members, and home care providers now. That way it’s all in place as you start to need more help to lean on.

Map out Your Support System

Your own support system might consist of friends, family members, and even a support group of your own. Sit down with a pen and paper and map out who helps you to be a better caregiver. If you can’t think of anyone to add to the list, you might need to put some effort into creating a strong support network for yourself. Finding other caregivers to bond with is an excellent start.

Look for Resources that Can Help You

Local resources can be a massive help to you when you’re floundering as a caregiver. Start out by seeking out agencies that help the elderly and determine in what ways they can offer assistance. Make a master list so that you can jot down what each group or agency does. Then, when you need specific help, you know which ones to call.

Your needs and your own support plan may change over time and that’s perfectly fine. What’s important is that you know what you need and that you put that system in place so that you can keep being a strong caregiver.

If you or an aging loved one are considering caregivers in Katy, TX, please call the caring staff at At Your Side Home Care. We will answer all of your senior care questions. Call today: (832) 271-1600.

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Donna Wrabel, LMSW

Co-Owner at At Your Side Home Care

For most of us, the word "home" evokes warm feelings of comfort, security and well-being. For older adults, home also means holding tight to cherished memories and maintaining self-esteem and independence. When illness, injury or age make life a little more challenging, remaining at home in a comfortable, familiar environment encourages recovery and enhances the quality of life. Home can be defined as a private residence, an independent or assisted living facility or even a short term stay in the hospital, we recognize the additional benefits provided by a personal, professional assistant.

Our Certified Nurse Aides, 24-Hour Live-in Assistants and Home Health Aides are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. We also provide the security and confidence of 24-hour Telephone Assistance, so fast, reliable help is always available when it's needed. To learn more about our homecare services see our homecare services page.

Different people need different levels of homecare. To meet the requirements of our clients, At Your Side Homecare maintains consistent staffing levels of caring professionals. Homecare service is available for as little as a few hours a week, or as many as 24 hours a day, seven days a week

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