Caregiving: Family & Home Caregiver Support Guide

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A caregiver provides assistance in meeting the daily needs of another person. Caregivers are referred to as either "formal" or "informal." "Formal" caregivers include home health agencies and other trained professionals. "Informal" caregivers, also called family caregivers, are persons who provide care to family or friends, usually without payment, and often for parents suffering from Alzheimer’s disease. But who takes care of the caretakers? It’s important for caretakers to connect with resources and support to help them maintain their own physical and mental health.