What Do Caregivers Do?
If you regularly
make phone calls to check in on a loved one
drive a family member, friend or neighbor to doctor's appointments
make meals for someone
help with household chores such as meal preparation, cleaning and grocery shopping
assist someone with personal business affairs, such as bill paying
provide hands-on care, such as bathing or assistance with eating
help someone to make decisions about health care
the you ARE a Caregiver. There are an estimated 15.9 million Caregivers in the United States who still work full-time. There are even more who have stopped working in order to provide care for a friend or family member.
Most people who provide care for a friend or loved on do not think of themselves as a Caregiver.
Caregivers provide a wide range of services that help the elderly or disabled maintain a more comfortable existence. Perhaps your role as a caregiver is simply to be a friend, a companion, someone to talk to or just have around.