Most caregivers identify themselves as a spouse, daughter, sibling, friend or neighbor of someone requiring assistance. They have a relationship with the person who depends on them, so the term ‘caregiver’ may seem impersonal. However, if you answer ‘yes’ to any of the questions below, you are a caregiver.

Does someone you know need help with: 
 

• Housekeeping or home maintenance?
• Grocery shopping?
• Transportation?
• Bill-paying and personal finances?
• Making health care and other appointments?
• Bathing or dressing?
• Remembering things?
• Hiring or supervising in-home help?
• Making the decision about moving to a long term care residence?

So, who is a ‘caregiver?’ Click here to continue.