Sharing the Load with Others: Divide Tasks, Define Roles, and Protect Boundaries

Caring for a loved one doesn’t have to fall on one person’s shoulders alone. In fact, when it does, caregivers often experience burnout, stress, and strained relationships. Sharing the load thoughtfully makes care more sustainable, keeps family dynamics healthier, and ensures your loved one receives well-rounded support. 

Many free resources are out there to help you define roles, set boundaries, and divide tasks in ways that work for everyone involved. Here are some of our favorites. 

Aging Care

The National Institute on Aging offers a set of caregiver worksheets you can download or print for free to track, organize, and delegate caregiving responsibilities. 

Caregiver Worksheets | National Institute on Aging

Lotsa Helping Hands is a free online platform that creates private, virtual communities for people to organize and coordinate support for someone they love. 

Lotsa Helping Hands

Autoimmune Support

When navigating the world with a chronic illness, it's vital for caregivers, especially those who are also chronically ill, to prioritize their own well-being. Balancing roles as a mother, sister, daughter, partner, coworker, or friend can make self-prioritization challenging. The Rocky Mountain MS Center highlights that establishing boundaries is a crucial aspect of true self-care.

Setting Healthy Boundaries as a Form of Self-Care - Rocky Mountain MS Center

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

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