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Family Caregiver Load Assessment

Identify where the family plan is fragile, choose a realistic amount of relief and estimate a budget when you have an hourly rate.

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Family Caregiver Load Assessment

Where does the family plan need relief?

Check patterns that happen repeatedly, then choose a block of relief you would actually protect each week.

Sleep is regularly interrupted by caregivingWork or essential appointments are being missedThe caregiver cannot leave without worryingHands-on tasks feel physically unsafe or unsustainableRelatives assume someone else is covering the gapThere is no dependable backup if the caregiver gets sickThe caregiver is increasingly exhausted or unable to recoverThe older adult’s needs have increased but the family schedule has not changed

Relief hours to protect / weekHourly rate to test (optional)

Your result should lead somewhere. Use it to compare schedules, quotes, responsibilities or provider answers. If you want help interpreting the result, bring it into a care-planning conversation with Alderwick.

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