Taking Care of the Caregiver

According to the National Family Caregiver Alliance, the term caregiver refers to anyone who provides assistance to someone else who is, in some degree, incapacitated and needs helps.  In the United States 61% of caregivers are women, 39% are men and the most frequently reported unmet needs are finding time for one’s self, managing emotional and physical stress and balancing work and family responsibilities. Adult Day Service providers recognize the importance of partnering with today’s busy caregivers to meet these unmet needs. They are committed to empowering and educating caregivers and they are unique in their ability to provide a variety of daily services to assist caregivers with balancing life and their role as a caregiver.  Services may include individual assessment, respite care, information & referral and training & support.

TIPS FOR CARING FOR TODAY’S BUSY CAREGIVERS: 

• Take care of your health
• Manage stress with diet, exercise and adequate rest
• Express your feelings to friends and family members or join a support group
• ASK FOR HELP.

How do I get additional information?

Stacy L. Thrall can be reached at (603) 425-1770 or sthrall@hereonearth.info