I Am a Caregiver: I Am Just Getting Started and Don’t Know What to Do First
Becoming a caregiver can bring a lot of new responsibilities, questions, and decisions all at once. You may be helping with everyday tasks, coordinating with family members, keeping track of important information, or simply trying to understand what kind of support someone needs. You don’t have to figure everything out at once.
The guides below will help you build a practical foundation for caregiving, from understanding where help may be needed and organizing important information to working with others and supporting someone’s independence. Follow them in order to get started step by step, or begin with the guide that best matches what you need help with right now.
Follow These Guides in Order:
1. Recognizing When Someone May Need More Help
2.Asking for Help & Explaining What You Need
3.Creating an Emergency Contact & Information List
4.Keeping Important Personal Information Organized
5.Preparing for Medical Appointments
6.Coordinating Care With Family & Other Caregivers
7.Helping Without Taking Away Independence
8.Creating Household Routines That Stick
9.Home Safety Check
10.Planning for Increasing Care Needs
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Alison offers free online courses across a wide range of practical and professional subjects. If you’re new to caregiving, the free Introduction to Caregiving course offers additional beginner-friendly training on the caregiver’s role, communication, supporting people with disabilities, managing caregiver stress, time management, and organizing care.
