3 Ways to Show Caregivers Your Support During National Family Caregivers Month

November is National Family Caregivers Month. Family caregivers are relatives and sometimes friends that provide a broad range of care to a loved one. Family caregivers need just as much support as the loved one they care for. Being a family caregiver can often take an emotional, physical, and financial toll on a person.

Providing support to a caregiver in your life can ease their stress and let them know their hard work is appreciated. Melody Living’s senior care team has gathered a few ways that you can show your support to a caregiver in your life:

• Offer Support
  

Run errands, such as grocery shopping or picking up medications, or offer to do some chores like cleaning or cooking.

• Be Present
  

Offer to be there as emotional and social support. Giving them someone to talk to, whether as a basic social visit or as emotional support, can be an incredibly helpful tool for emotional wellness.

• Give Them a Day Off
  

If you are knowledgeable about the needs and challenges of caring for a loved one, offer to take on the responsibility for the day. Giving the primary caregiver a break not only gives them time to reset and relax, but it also gives you a glimpse of what it takes to be a full-time family caregiver.

Creating a support network has proven to increase quality of life for caregivers and loved ones alike. Looking for additional solutions to give a caregiver in your life a moment to pause and refresh emotionally and mentally? Make sure to ask us about Melody Living’s Respite Stay Program!

For more information, please contact:

Melody Living Lake in the Hills

525 Harvest Gate Road

Lake in the Hills, IL 60156(847) 957-7070www.melodylivinglith.com