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!