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Caregiving

Discuss how to share care work

List necessary tasks before discussing responsibilities.

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Done when

A plan has been agreed with household members or a local provider.

List necessary tasks before discussing responsibilities.

Who this is for

Families or care teams able to discuss safely; use outside support if needed.

Why this matters

Specific requests may be easier to agree on.

How to do it

An original activity to try, adapt or skip for your circumstances; outcomes are not guaranteed.

  1. List a day's actual tasks including travel and coordination.
  2. Ask what each person can reliably cover and what exceeds their capacity.
  3. Agree on a trial schedule and review date or seek planning help from a provider.

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