What kind of support do caregivers need?
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UnitedHealthcare answered:Caregivers often need flexibility in the workplace, respite services, assistance with transportation, meal preparation, finances, communicating with health professionals and much more.
The combination of understanding employers, family, friends, case managers and community resources can provide the support caregivers need to stay in good mental and physical health, while enjoying the time they have with the person they are caring for.Caregivers often need flexibility in the workplace, respite services, assistance with transportation, meal preparation, finances, communicating with health professionals and much more. The combination of understanding employers, family,... More -
Caregivers across the world, who are often unrecognized and under-supported, are deeply and personally impacted by the care they provide. Despite the burdens they shoulder, many caregivers report enormous positive feelings about the care they provide. Caregivers need resources and support to sustain this loving and valuable care of those with neurological disorders.
The following 10 principles were developed by a European initiative called EuroFamCare to assist governments and non-governmental organizations (NGO's) all over the world in developing programs to support caregivers:
- Recognition
- Social inclusion
- Equality of opportunity
- Choice
- Information
- Support
- Time off
- Compatibility of care and employment
- Health promotion and protection
- Financial security
Caregivers across the world, who are often unrecognized and under-supported, are deeply and personally impacted by the care they provide. Despite the burdens they shoulder, many caregivers report enormous positive feelings about the care... More
