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Supporting your caregiver friend
Hope December 28th, 2023
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Hi everyone! Caregiving is hard to say the least but unless we are in that role, its hard to figure out how to support a caregiver especially as caregivers sometimes struggle with asking for their needs to be met. 


  • Listen to them share their struggles, highs and lows. 

  • Offer practical help: Can you pick up groceries, run errands, or watch their loved one for an hour? Time is their most precious currency.

  • Be mindful of their schedule and limitations when planning activities. 

  • Sometimes they need space, sometimes they crave company. Communicate


Remember, even small gestures can make a big difference. 


Let's share more tips in the comments! How do you support your caregiver friends?

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soulsings December 28th, 2023
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@Hope I find with caregiving that the most important thing is to avoid reacting negatively even if they are inappropopriate and respond positively even if they are in a bad mood. Sometimes smiling gets them to smile also. Avoiding anger makes both of us feel better. 

delightfulUnicorn38 September 2nd
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@Hope

How do you support your caregiver friends?

We can support our caregiver friends by sharing informations about their

role , experiences , resources, as you mentioned by listening , offering help when we can .

Thank you 

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