Six Tips for Caregivers
1. Ask for help! When friends and family say, "What can I do?", ask them to stay with your loved one while you visit with friends, take a nap, get your teeth cleaned, read your book, go to the beach...
2. Organize all medical and legal information in a file or binder so should a crisis arise, you can easily access all relevant information.
3. Ask for help! Ask to speak with a social worker at the hospital/clinic treating your loved one to inquire about community resources that can help you financially, emotionally, spiritually.
4. Educate yourself about your loved one's condition. Don't hesitate to ask the medical personnel involved in your loved one's treatments for a clear and concise explanation of the diagnosis and what you can expect in the future.
5. Ask for help! When your Pastor or Rabbi says, "What can we do?", ask for someone to stay with your loved one while you go to your swim/yoga/knitting classes. Ask if some of the church members could prepare meals to put in the freezer so you don't have to cook every day.
6. Ask for help! Your loved ones are depending on you. You must care for yourself first so you have the energy to care for them!
Click here to find out how our Steward Companion program is here to help.
Join us on Friday, April 4th, for a 9:30 a.m. shotgun start at the Crosswinds Golf Club in Savannah. We are grateful to Charles L. Williams, Inc. for generously hosting the Tee it Up Tournament on our behalf!
