Caregiving

Coming home from the hospital involves a bit of planning. Make sure you’re prepared to safely look after your loved one.

Before you leave the hospital, your care team will give you a discharge plan, including care tips and symptoms to look out for when you get home.

Learn how we’ll personalize your loved one’s care, and help them become more independent, as they move to the next facility.

Stress and uncertainty are a part of life. Don’t forget to take a few minutes each day for yourself.

It’s important to take care of yourself while you care for someone else. And don’t be afraid to ask for support.

Some days are harder than others — and that’s OK. Try a few relaxation methods to see what works best for you.

There are plenty of options for staying active, even if some common exercises are a challenge. Here are a few exercises that can be done while sitting.

For many people, getting active means picking up where you left off. Find a reason to get started, and then make a plan. 

What are you grateful for? Optimism can take practice — learn to recognize what brings you hope and what you can control.

Whether you’re the patient or the caregiver, meaningful connection can help. And even small steps add up. 

Do you tend to assume the worst? Learn how to shift your thoughts in a healthy way.

Chronic pain isn’t always easy to see. But it can be manageable. Does your loved one have a pain management plan in place?