The Need for Caregiver Organization

The need for organization is important in various areas of our lives. To get to work on time, to reach a goal or to get ANYTHING done we have to be somewhat organized.

However, when someone you love is sick or injured you can instantly become thrust into the role of caregiver whether you know it or not. How do you even begin to organize care giving? Click to read more.

Tips

Before taking on the job of caregiver determine level of care needed.

• Minimum - Patient needs help with one or two light daily non-medical activities.

• Moderate - Patient needs assistance with a few household chores and some personal non-medical activities.

• Maximum - Patient needs total assistance from medically trained personnel.

Care Contacts

Family Caregiver Alliance
www.caregiver.org

National Family Caregivers Association
www.nfcacares.org