Questions That Every Caregiver Should Ask Before The Start of The Journey
Are you a family caregiver? If so, you should ask yourself some tough questions before starting your caregiving journey. It’s important to be honest with yourself and identify your own priorities so you can make the best decisions for yourself and your loved one.
This questionnaire is for anyone considering whether to take on an ongoing caregiving role for a family member.
What to consider before becoming a caregiver
Use it to think through:
- Your capacity, health and existing commitments
- The time involved and how caregiving may fit your schedule
- Support available from family, friends and services
- Boundaries and the tasks you can realistically accept
- The care recipient’s needs, preferences and expectations
The downloadable questionnaire is an 80 KB PDF. It is free for Caregiver Relief members; signing in or registering for membership is required to access the file.
For more planning help, review the Caregiver Boundaries & Support Plan and browse these caregiver resources and checklists.