Well-being

If you’re a relative of a loved one who is acting as a family caregiver, it’s important to know how you can support them. This can make a huge difference to the quality of care they deliver. Here are some tips from Hugues Joublin on how to be a helpful and supportive presence. Hugues Joublin’s Advice on How to Support  Family Caregivers Keep the Physician Informed Be sure to keep the physician updated on any changes in your loved one’s condition, such as sleep quality, increased pain or new symptoms. It can be difficult for physicians to keep track of everything, so it’s important that you act as a second set of eyes and ears. Make Sure They’re Eating and Drinking Part of being a caregiver is making sure that your loved one is eating and drinking enough. A lot of times, family caregivers are so focused on their work that they forget themselves to eat or drink. As a result, they can become dehydrated or malnourished. Make Sure They’re Resting Just like with eating and drinking, it’s important to make sure that family caregivers are getting enough rest. Fatigue can lead to errors, to bad mood, so it’s crucial that your relative who is acting as a caregiver is well-rested. Encourage Them to Take Breaks In addition to making sure  family caregivers are getting… Read More »Hugues Joublin – How Anyone Can Support Family Caregivers