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This Week At The Granny Group
Building a Care Team: You Don’t Have to Do This Alone
One of the biggest mistakes caregivers make is trying to manage everything by themselves. While it may feel easier to keep control of every appointment, medication, and daily task, caregiving is a team effort. Building a strong care team can reduce stress, prevent burnout, and ensure your loved one receives the best possible care.
A care team is made up of the people who support your loved one in different ways. This may include family members, friends, neighbors, healthcare providers, specialists, home health aides, therapists, clergy, attorneys, financial advisors, and community organizations.
Throughout the week, we’ll discuss:
- Why sharing caregiving responsibilities is important
- Ways to make sure all caregivers have emotional support
- Ensure important tasks are not overlooked
This Week’s Resources
- Real life ways of communicating caregiver needs to the different people and organizations who can help you.
- Download a Caregiver Action Sheet
- Find practical ways to Building Your Care Team
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