Try: Divide the labor among everyone by each person’s expertise a family member with experience in health issues could take on all of the medical appointments for example or the person with good business sense might handle legal issues make sure to include siblings who live a distance away even if they can’t help with day-to-day needs they might offer money for a housekeeper or be willing to come every few months to take over and give others a break

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Categories: Sage, Topic, Caregiver Needs&Support, Communication, Emotional Psychological

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References: getting your siblings to help with caregiving by linda hepler 2008 available at www dlife com

Keywords: Caregiving help family siblings sister brother sharing responsibility respite burnout conflict

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Try: Don’t expect total equality it’s not likely that the cg will achieve total equality in dividing up tasks make sure that all siblings have a manageable lifestyle make sure that all can help to alleviate some of the stress on each other

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Categories: Sage, Topic, Caregiver Needs&Support, Communication, Emotional Psychological

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References: getting your siblings to help with caregiving by linda hepler 2008 available at www dlife com

Keywords: Caregiving help family siblings sister brother sharing responsibility respite burnout family conflicts

*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed

Try: Write down details of all the cg is doing now such as health care home obligations and do as much listening as talking explain how cg feels in a matter-of-fact way be open to other’s feelings and viewpoints siblings may not have been aware of how much the cg has been doing or they may feel hurt and angry about being left out and uninformed about the cr’s needs

Materials: Paper and pen

Categories: Sage, Topic, Caregiver Needs&Support

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References: getting your siblings to help with caregiving by linda hepler 2008 available at www dlife com

Keywords: Caregiving help family siblings sister brother sharing responsibility burnout respite

*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed

Try: Call a family meeting by conference call or in person schedule a time to meet with all of the siblings even those from out of town to discuss what needs to be done to help the cr

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Categories: Sage, Topic, Caregiver Needs&Support, Communication, Emotional Psychological

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References: getting your siblings to help with caregiving by linda hepler 2008 available at www dlife com

Keywords: Caregiving help family siblings sister brother sharing responsibility

*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed

Try: Get in touch with each of the cr cr’s immediate family members schedule a meeting with the family members that are closest to you make lists of what each family member is willing to do ask for contact

Materials: Contact information for each family member

Categories: Caregiver Needs&Support, Communication, Emotional Psychological, Personal, Social

Information: Of favorite extended family members ask those that live far away to call the cr on a weekly or regular basis and send updated photos of themselves and their family contact family members when you are stressed or have a situation with the cr that you are not sure how to handle do your best to develop strong relationship with the cr cr’s family members information

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Keywords: Family caregiver support

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Try: #make sure the Care recipient (cr) is as comfortable as possible #do not try to move the cr yourself if he or she is unconscious unless they are in immediate danger where they are #if you have time before the emt arrives prepare a list of the cr cr’s medications his or her medical history and any caregiving procedures that your performed during the emergency situation #stay focused on helping the emts and don’t be concerned that the cr cr’s current state is a result of your care focus on getting the cr well #alert family members of the emergency

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Categories: Caregiver Needs&Support, Medical Physical

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Keywords: Emt emergency

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Try: #let the cr know that you will be gone for a while and alert him or her as to when you will be coming back #give as much

Materials: Care recipient (cr) ‘s daily schedule

Categories: Caregiver Needs&Support

Information: To the cr as possible about your replacement and who will be caring for him or her while you are away #try to schedule a time for your replacement to meet the cr while you are caregiving and go over the cr cr’s schedule together #consider writing the cr a letter or a postcard to read while you are away letting them know that you miss them and will return soon #enjoy your time away information as rewarding as caregiving can be it can also be physically and emotionally draining it is important to take regular breaks to rejuvenate and refocus

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Keywords: Vacation caregiver needs and supports

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Try: Put the transfer belt around the cr cr’s waist have cr cross his arms across his her chest if possible stand behind cr with arms placed under cr cr’s arms hold both of cr’s wrists have a helper put his arms under the thighs of the cr at the count of three gently lift the cr up working together as a team working together carefully lower the cr into the wheelchair

Materials: Gait belt wheelchair

Categories: Sage, Topic, Caregiver Needs&Support, Medical Physical, Mobility, Needs Some Assistance, Needs Much Assistance, Immobile

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References: wheel chair transfers available at

Keywords: Wheelchair transfer transferring two caregivers

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Try: Take care of yourself you will not be of much help to the care recipient if you don’t your caregiving will go much better if you are well rested get regular exercise and eat healthy foods take a break from caregiving it may be good for your peace of mind and help renew your energy and spirits don’t try to fly solo when it comes to caregiving ask for help when you need it take advantage of the resources that you have at your disposal you may be pleasantly suprised at how much help is available call your local hospital they often offer support groups for caregivers use social media to connect with other caregivers for example try creating a group on facebook use twitter to get the word out about the group and find new members don’t be afraid to share your concerns and stresses with a close friend or family member it helps to be able to unload your thoughts to another person

Materials: Computer with internet access local resources

Categories: Caregiver Needs&Support

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Keywords: Caregiver support stress support groups social media facebook twitter

*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed

Try: It is important to remember as you give care to the elderly that they are your elders and should be treated with respect no matter their level of function speak gently to the cr even if they are unable to respond tell them about your day and feel free to share thoughts and feelings with them cr cr’s that are able to respond and communicate are often a great source of wisdom

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Categories: Caregiver Needs&Support, Communication, Emotional Psychological

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Keywords: Respect elder care communication wisdom

*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed