Are you a caregiver?

A caregiver is a non-remunerated family member or friend who takes cares of a person with a physical or cognitive impairment or a mental health problem. A caregiver is also the primary resource for supporting dependent people at home.

You are a caregiver if you help your loved one to do some of the following tasks:

• remember to take his medication;
• cook his meals;
• perform household tasks;
• do the shopping;
• help him get dressed;
• accomplish his daily hygiene tasks;
• coordinate his appointments;
• handle his personal finances;
• manage his health care.

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