Martha RañónDirector of Education and Outreach

1. Identify and learn to manage your caregiving responsibilities

2. Learn ways to improve communication with others

3. Learn ways to stay organize and how to ask for assistance

SpousesChildrenGrandchildrenFriends

PEOPLE JUST LIKE YOU AND ME

Full time

Part time

Long distance

San Diego is home to more than 650,000 family caregivers providing nearly $7 billion in unpaid services (2010 US Census data)

1. Increase our knowledge2. Identify needs3. Learn to ask for help4. Take care of yourself

The more you understand about the caregiving situation, the diagnosis, condition and options the better you will be able to respond successfully.

◦Meal preparation◦Cleaning◦Laundry◦Transportation◦Prescription pick-up◦Short term respite◦Weekly phone call

Who can you call in case of an emergency?

Prioritize goals Seek advice Case manager Have a support network Enjoy time with a friend

PHYSICALEMOTIONALBEHAVIORAL

SOCIAL

Accept Accept that there at things that there at things

you CANNOT change you CANNOT change and improve on those youand improve on those you

CANCAN

You are the best advocate Trust your instincts Give yourself permission to make mistakes

Don’t forget about YOU

The BEST way to be an effective

CAREGIVER is to

take CARE of yourself

S-Simple M-Measurable A-Attainable R-Realistic T-Timely

Family Consultation/Case management Services

Specialized Information

Short-Term Counseling

Legal/Financial Consultation

Respite Care

Support Groups

Education & Training

Employer Resources

CALMA/CUIDAR

Operation Family Caregiver

3675 Ruffin Road, Suite 230San Diego, CA 92123

(858) 268-4432•1800-827-1008 www.caregivercenter.org

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