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Recognizing yourself as a caregiver is the first step toward succeeding at one of the most demanding and important jobs around. It’s simple: If you help another person meet the challenges of day-to-day living, you’re a caregiver. Learn how to get started, how to balance work and caregiving, and how to protect your own well-being.
Providing care for a loved one while holding down a paying job can lead to high stress levels, strained relations with your employer, and very little time to take care of yourself. Learn techniques and strategies that can help.
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Most older adults would prefer to live at home, but it's not always easy to figure out whether that's feasible. Learn about assistance that can enable your loved one to stay at home longer.
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Trained care managers can help you assess needs, arrange care, and connect you to the facilities and resources that are most likely to meet your needs, whether or not you live near your loved one.
A range of checklists and other assessment tools can make it easier to get started, whether you're looking to find an Alzheimer's facility, get tips for modifying a home, or choose a hearing aid.
A quick look at your situation and that of your aging loved one will give you a good start on identifying the types of care and services you might need. Questionnaires and checklists make the process simple.
Getting effective help from trustworthy sources of assistance is a vital caregiving skill. Learn where and how to get help with everything from caregiving support to choosing a long-term care facility.
Find agencies and organizations in your state (or your loved one's) that provide assistance and information about eldercare and other issues affecting older adults and those who care for them.
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