Learning is essential to effective caring. If you are just beginning your journey as a caregiver, it can seem overwhelming. There is so much you don't know and so many different emotions surrounding your experience. Take a few minutes to look over the following list to help you think about what you might need to find out. As a caregiver, you will interact with many different service providers.
Every interaction is an opportunity to learn something new.
Your primary health care provider is often the very best resource to help you adjust to the new role of being a caregiver. Ask your doctor or nurse where you can learn more about the health condition. It's important to learn how to help bathe, toilet and move someone so that you avoid injury to yourself or your care recipient. Find out if there are classes that you can take to learn how to perform certain tasks more easily as your care recipient becomes more dependent. Living Environment Really look at your environment with a new set of eyes.