Quiz: Are you a Caregiver?
Caregivers are people who care for an older parent, grandparent or friend. Caring for another person, especially over a long period of time can be both physically and emotionally draining.

Take this quick quiz to find out if you might need a little help.

Do you find yourself…
Feeling stressed or run-down as a result of your caregiving responsibilities?  Yes___            No___

Missing work as a result of taking care of an older adult?            Yes___            No___

Needing a break from caregiving?            Yes___            No___

Wondering if what’s happening to the older adult is part of the normal aging process or something that requires special attention?            Yes___            No___

Providing any of the following: transportation, grocery shopping, cooking, chores, and/or scheduling of doctors appointments?            Yes___            No___

Do you have any of the following concerns about the individual you are caring for?
Limited social life, loneliness    Yes___            No___

Not eating enough or eating the right foods  Yes___    No___

Signs of depression    Yes___       No___

Issues with personal hygiene   Yes___      No___

Falls    Yes___    No___

Physical safety   Yes___            No___

If you answered yes to any of these questions the Area Agency on Aging can help you find solutions. Call our 24-hour Senior HELP LINE at 602-264-HELP (4357) or toll free at 1-888-264-2258.
We might not know ALL the answers, just all the important ones about services that can help caregivers and the individuals they are caring for!