How can assistance from others help me cope with being a caregiver?

While you cannot change events or all of the activities in your caregiving role, you can change your feelings about them and you may be able to change some of the actual activities themselves. For instance, if you are finding it difficult to have any quality time with your care recipient because you are too busy doing chores, try to hire some of them out. If expense is a problem, there are scholarship programs available for a certain number of hours per month. Meals on Wheels may be available in your area to deliver some hot food to your loved one or perhaps your church may have a program. When you are able to spend some time with your loved one, you can get to know them better, and enjoy them.