Are you a caregiver?

A caregiver is a family member or friend who takes care of a loved one with a temporary or permanent incapacity due to illness, a disability or advanced aged.

You are a caregiver if you help your loved one with the following tasks:

• Reminding to take medication;
• Cooking meals;
• Performing household tasks;
• Doing the shopping;
• Helping with getting dressed;
• Assisting with daily hygiene tasks;
• Coordinating appointments;
• Handling personal finances;
• Managing health care.

Being a caregiver is simply assisting someone you love or care for in order to maintain their quality of life and overall well-being.