What is a caregiver?
A caregiver gives care to someone who needs help taking care of themselves. The person who needs help may be a child, an adult, or an older adult. They may need help because of an injury, chronic illness, or disability.
Some caregivers are informal caregivers. They are usually family members or friends. Other caregivers are paid professionals. Caregivers may give care at home or in a hospital or other health care setting. Sometimes they are caregiving from a distance. The types of tasks that caregivers do may include:
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- Caregiver Health (National Library of Medicine)What is a caregiver? A caregiver gives care to someone who needs help taking care of themselves. The person who needs help may be a child, an ... of an injury, chronic illness, or disability. Some caregivers are informal caregivers. They are usually family members ...
- Caregivers (National Library of Medicine)A caregiver gives care to someone who needs help taking care of themselves. The person who needs help may ... illness such as Alzheimer's disease or cancer. Some caregivers are informal caregivers. They are usually family members ...
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- Hospital Discharge Planning: A Guide for Families and Caregivers (Family Caregiver Alliance)Caregivers/Specifics ... Caregivers ... Family Caregiver Alliance
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