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Caregiving Tips and Tricks to Ease Caregiving Problems • You should plan your day by prioritizing your tasks and your goals that you want to accomplish in your life. Prepare a list of your needs and put the most important ones first • Identify the neighbours, friends and other relatives that are willing to help you. Also, identify the kind of support that they are able to provide and when are they available • Make a schedule to ensure that the needs and requirements of your loved ones are being fulfilled. Arrange a day for taking full advantage of any help available from your friends, other agencies, and neighbours • Gi e ou self spa e. Do ’t o k to the poi t of o e ti ed ess a d e haustio . It a affe t your capability of being an affecting caregiver. Moreover, it could be an extreme threat to your well-being • Set ou li its a d follo the doing st i tl . Lea to efuse a thi g that ou do ’t feel like • Caregivers are one of the most important participants of a healthcare team. Develop a strong partnership with the healthcare providers of your loved ones. Get involved in the development of any health care plans for short and long-term