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From the FDA Office of Women’s Health
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Caregiving is the act of providing support for someone with a chronic illness, injury, disability or age-related needs. Taking care of family and friends is a normal part of every day for most women. It can be fun and rewarding to spend time with those who need you. It can also present you with new challenges.
Common challenges include caregiver stress and women especially are at risk for the harmful health effects of caregiver stress. Are you looking for tips to help you with caregiving? You are not alone! FDA has resources to help you keep you and your loved ones as healthy as they can be.
On this page:
Helping with medicines and medical devices
Preparing food safely
Managing other concerns
Learning about your loved one’s health condition
Caring for yourself
Many women and other family caregivers, like you, worry about making a medical mistake. These tips can help you keep your loved ones safe and on track with their treatments.
More information on using medications and devices safely:
Caregiving and food safety are important considerations especially when caring for people who may have a higher risk of getting sick from bad food. Ask the health care provider if there are certain foods that you should not give to your loved one. Also, remember food safety when preparing and storing meals.
Use these resources to help overcome some common caregiving challenges.
It is important to educate yourself about the health condition to ensure that you can safely and effectively support your loved one. Read important tips on a variety of topics.
When caring for someone else, it is easy to forget your own needs. Common challenges include emotional stress, balancing your personal life, and adapting to changing care needs. Remember to take time to care for your own health. Use these tips to help you stay healthy for those who need you.
