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Tips for New Caregivers

Elena Merchand
Elena Merchand

Becoming the caregiver for a senior/maturing adult can be a complete upheaval of one's day-to-day life. These are some tips to make this transition easier.

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Tips For New Caregivers The Care of Seniors & Maturing Adults
Becoming a caregiver to a senior presents an entirely new world of responsibilities ! It can be frightening and overwhelming, but also deeply ful鍖lling! There are a few things to keep in mind when taking on this new responsibility
Seek Out Community Resources Determine exactly what needs to be done on a daily or weekly basis ! Then look into services that can supplement your care! Your community may offer meal-delivery, adult daycare, and/or nursing services ! Get in touch with the local senior center for speci鍖cs
Watch for Non-Verbal Cues Sometimes the person in your care may be unable to let you know that they are in distress! Keep an eye out for signs of agitation or discomfort & other non-verbal cues! Their body language may be telling you things they cannot vocalize
Be Kind to Yourself As a caregiver, it is easy to ignore your own issues! Avoid burning yourself out; caregiving can and should be a pleasant experience for both parties! Make sure to exercise, eat, and relax to maintain a sense of calm and positivity
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Tips for New Caregivers

  • 1. Tips For New Caregivers The Care of Seniors & Maturing Adults
  • 2. Becoming a caregiver to a senior presents an entirely new world of responsibilities ! It can be frightening and overwhelming, but also deeply ful鍖lling! There are a few things to keep in mind when taking on this new responsibility
  • 3. Seek Out Community Resources Determine exactly what needs to be done on a daily or weekly basis ! Then look into services that can supplement your care! Your community may offer meal-delivery, adult daycare, and/or nursing services ! Get in touch with the local senior center for speci鍖cs
  • 4. Watch for Non-Verbal Cues Sometimes the person in your care may be unable to let you know that they are in distress! Keep an eye out for signs of agitation or discomfort & other non-verbal cues! Their body language may be telling you things they cannot vocalize
  • 5. Be Kind to Yourself As a caregiver, it is easy to ignore your own issues! Avoid burning yourself out; caregiving can and should be a pleasant experience for both parties! Make sure to exercise, eat, and relax to maintain a sense of calm and positivity