What Does It Look Like to Be a Family Caregiver?

Caring for a loved one is a profound act of love and responsibility. Family caregivers provide essential support, assisting with daily tasks and ensuring the well-being of those who can no longer fully care for themselves. While rewarding, this role comes with emotional, physical, and financial challenges. Through the Caregivers Network Program by Sourcewise, we provide caregivers with resources, guidance, and a supportive community.

A family caregiver is defined as anyone who offers unpaid care to a relative, friend, or loved one facing a chronic illness, disability, or aging-related challenges. Responsibilities may include helping with daily activities, managing medications, offering emotional support, handling medical appointments, or balancing personal /professional commitments.

Preparation is key to managing the demands of caregiving. Educating yourself about your loved one’s condition, building a support network, planning financially and legally, prioritizing self-care, and joining caregiver support programs are ways to help ease the caregiving journey.

Caregivers Network by Sourcewise can offer support groups, respite services, and case management services. These resources provide caregivers with knowledge, emotional support, and much-needed relief. Our team includes Mandarin, Vietnamese, Farsi, and Spanish-speaking staff to ensure culturally competent support for diverse communities, with interpretation service available in over 200 languages.

Being a family caregiver is both challenging and meaningful. With the right preparation and support, caregivers can provide the best care while maintaining their own well-being. Caregivers Network is here to help ensure that no caregiver faces this journey alone.

For more information, call (408) 350-3277, email caregiversnetwork@mysourcewise.com, or text ENROLL to 43386 to connect with our team today.