Caregiving Around the Clock
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Family Daily Schedule Monday, Wednesday, and Friday Tuesday and Thursday |
Family Nightly Schedule Monday-Friday
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*All names were changed to protect client privacy.
This is an actual representation of a day and week for an Active Duty Service member and their family who are currently enrolled in EFMP. Pretty full, isn’t it?
Did you know the Caregiver Action Network reports that 6 out of 10 family caregivers work full- or part-time jobs? That gives a whole new meaning to the November 2017 National Family Caregivers Month theme, ‘Caregiving Around the Clock’. Here are a few tips for taking care of yourself, while giving the best care to your family members:
- Join a support group: Contact your local EFMP office to find out which support groups are in your area or how to create one for families with similar situations.
- Practice Self Care: Taking care of yourself is vital in caring for your loved one. Contact your local EFMP office for a list of organizations who offer respite care or assistance building a natural support network for opportunities to recharge!
- Take advantage of resources available to you: Your local EFMP office has a lending library and a list of resources that are available for check-out.
- Build a binder: Having all your family members documents in one place can reduce stress. Contact your local EFMP office for one-on-one support or offered trainings on how to build your binder.
- Give yourself credit!
In addition to the Exceptional Family Member Program, Military OneSource offers an array of benefits and resources. Visit their website to learn more.