As a caregiver, what steps should I take to get help?
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UnitedHealthcare answered:To get help caring for a loved one, speak to your family and friends to see if they can take on any of the responsibilities. Contact your local Agency on Aging and ask about community resources or support groups. If the person you are caring for is a veteran, work with Veterans Affairs to see if there are any covered services or benefits. Check with your loved one’s insurance to see if there are any caregiving benefits or resources you can access.
To get help caring for a loved one, speak to your family and friends to see if they can take on any of the responsibilities. Contact your local Agency on Aging and ask about community resources or support groups. If the person you are caring for is... More -
In order to cope with the day-to-day demands of caregiving, you will need help. There are several steps in asking for and accepting help. These steps include: understanding why it is okay to get help; defining the help you need; and finding resources for help. If you are a caregiver caring for a family member(s), holding a family meeting at the outset of caregiving is crucial to not only your emotional and physical health, but the overall success you will have in providing care for a family member.In order to cope with the day-to-day demands of caregiving, you will need help. There are several steps in asking for and accepting help. These steps include: understanding why it is okay to get help; defining the help you need; and finding... More -
Dr. Goldina Erowele answered:The first step is understanding what you will need help with. Make a list and start talking experts such as geriatric care managers, or call your area Agency on Aging. If the care receiver has insurance, try to call to see if there are any caregiving services they offer or if they can refer you. For the VA, visit the VA Caregiver support or call them at 1 855 260 3274. The have awesome caregiving tips and information that might benefit the non-veterans. http://www.caregiver.va.gov/toolbox_new.asp
Don’t forget social media
- The National Alliance for Caregiving http://www.caregiving.org/
- Family Caregiving Alliance http://www.caregiver.org/caregiver/jsp/home.jsp
- AARP http://www.aarp.org/relationships/caregiving/
- CareNovate.com http://www.facebook.com/cnovate
The first step is understanding what you will need help with. Make a list and start talking experts such as geriatric care managers, or call your area Agency on Aging. If the care receiver has insurance, try to call to see if there are any... More
