Building Your Caregiving Support Network

When caregiving rests on one person’s shoulders, it’s a recipe for burnout. Earlier this month, we talked about identifying what to keep doing and what to delegate. Now let’s find resources to cover the areas you choose to delegate.

Consider these four resource types as you think about where and how to delegate: 

1. Family – emotional, practical, decision-making

2. Friends – social, companionship, daily check-ins

3. Neighbors – quick support, local help

4. Professionals – advocacy, resources, care coordination

Aging Care

Learning about local resources is a big step toward building more support. Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) are local public organizations designated by each state to support older adults in their communities. 

AAAs connect older adults with services that help them live safely and independently at home, such as home-delivered meals, homemaker support, transportation, and caregiver resources.

To find your local AAA, visit the Eldercare Locator. 

Autoimmune Support

From community forums to patient conversations and caregiving support, Smart Patients truly covers all the bases. You'll quickly realize that you are not alone.

Still have questions? We are here to help. Book a 1-hour Clarity Call withAmy for Autoimmune Support or with Audrey for Aging Care.

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