Caring for the caregivers
Behind almost every recovery is a spouse, a daughter, a son, or a friend holding everything together. This page is for you.
The invisible second patient
Caregiver stress is one of the most common, and most overlooked, complications of a hospital discharge. Suddenly you are managing appointments, medications, meals, transportation, and worry, often while working and caring for others.
Bridgewell's caregiver support services provide education, planning tools, and practical guidance so that caring for someone you love does not mean losing yourself. And when you need a moment to breathe, our coordination work gives you one.
Explore Caregiver Support ServicesSmall structures, big relief
- One notebook, one binder: keep every instruction, question, and appointment in a single place
- A shared calendar: let family members see and share the load
- A question list: write questions down as they arise and bring them to every appointment
- A backup person: identify one person who can step in when you cannot
- Your own check-up: caregivers need appointments too. Keep yours.
Reading for the road ahead
A Caregiver's Guide to Recovery at Home
Roles, routines, red flags, and the art of asking for help.
Read ArticlePreparing for Your First Week Home After Hospital
What to set up before, and watch for after, the drive home.
Read ArticleUnderstanding Community Supports in Saskatchewan
Programs that can lighten the caregiving load, close to home.
Read ArticleAsking for help is not a failure of love. It is an act of it.