YES

NO

TYPES OF CAREGIVERS

Take a moment to read through the following list.

Note which type(s) describe YOUR situation.

Crisis Caregiver:  Your family member manages most of the time

on their own until there is an emergency.

Primary Caregiver:  Your family member depends on you for regular assistance for two or more activities in their life.  You make decisions

that directly affect them.  You may act as their representative in situations.  You provide hands-on assistance with basic daily tasks (bathing, dressing, transportation, money matters, etc.)

Secondary Caregiver:  Your parent, sibling, spouse, etc. functions as

the primary caregiver and you provide assistance to them.

Working Caregiver:  You hold a part-time or full-time job and provide physical or financial support to someone who depends upon your care.

Long Distance Caregiver:  You live at least an hour’s drive away

and you provide much of your assistance by telephone.  You depend

on others to assist in caring for your relative.

Occasional Caregiver:  You provide one or more services for someone

on an irregular basis such as furnish transportation, assist with major household chores, balance the checkbook, etc.

Community Caregiver:  You give a cheerful greeting or make personal contact while making deliveries, passing by or making a special call to check on the status of someone receiving care.

Future Caregiver:  You are not a caregiver now, but have friends

or relatives who will probably need care in the years ahead.