Who Am I Now? The Ever-changing Role of the Caregiver. A booklet for caregivers, family, and friends

Who Am I Now? The Ever-changing Role of the Caregiver. A booklet for caregivers, family, and friends. Professional and personal stories related to caregivers are shared throughout the booklet. The booklet discusses caregiver experiences, caregiver roles, family meetings, family member strengths, family roles, using job titles to identify roles, adaptation of roles, exploring What If questions, and service options to address the What If questions. The booklet also explores caregiver physical needs and the importance of self-care. Crisis prevention and service options are also discussed, as well as perceptions and emotions. A section is also included on how social workers and healthcare professionals can assist caregivers with respite service options, financial aspects, support systems. Resources are included to assist caregivers in finding support and identifying service options.