This guide is for me if:

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I am a caregiver for a family member living with a life-limiting illness.

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I would like to plan for possible changes in caregiving for my family member.

Providing care for a family member is a process that often changes, sometimes quite suddenly. Careful planning allows us to care for our family member at home for as long as possible.

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Every caregiving situation and community is different. If a topic on this website doesn’t fit right now, skip it until it does make sense.

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Return to this website and work through the steps again and again as things change

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It is important to have at least one person to talk to who knows us, knows our situation, understands our needs, and knows what resources are available.

STEPS TO DECISION-MAKING

1

My Caregiving Now

Step 1 invites us to think about how we manage our caregiving now, and where some help or information may be needed to provide the best care.

2

How Caregiving Might Change

Step 2 invites us to think about how caregiving might change and the things that influence our decisions.

3

Support in My Area

Step 3 invites us to explore the supports that might be available and whether more information is needed.

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My Best Options

Step 4 invites us to consider what our best options might be if the needs for caregiving change.

What are we waiting for?