Caregiver Information

SOME WAYS TO MAKE CAREGIVING EASIER INCLUDE:

  • Asking for help with anything and everything
  • Keeping a baby monitor near your bed to better hear if your loved one needs anything while you are resting
  • Appointing one person to keep loved ones and friends informed
  • Developing a back-up plan in the event caregiving becomes overwhelming
  • Keep a notebook with all caregiving information in one place; have this notebook with you when you talk to the hospice staff
  • When you are describing a new symptom, give as many details as possible. These details help your hospice team find the best solutions
  • Always feel free to ask questions and seek help from the hospice staff
  • If you do not understand something, keep asking questions until you completely understand