PRACTICE PACK
PK05
Caregiver Support and Shared Load
Name the load. Ask for help that actually fits.
Seven resources help adult unpaid caregivers identify demands, practical support, and a feasible break. A fictional handoff example and a concrete request rehearsal emphasize shared responsibility and safe care arrangements.
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A sequence you can adapt
Choose the pages that fit. The sequence is optional; it is not a complete treatment protocol.
- Understand
The Load Is More Than the Visible Tasks
Recognize practical, mental, and emotional caregiving work without blaming the caregiver.
- See a fictional example
Dev Asks for a Specific Kind of Help
Follow a fictional caregiver as they turn a vague offer into a feasible support.
- Explore
Map the Load and Find One Opening
Identify a caregiving demand that could be shared, changed, or supported.
- Rehearse
Rehearse a Clear Help Request
Practice a bounded request with an explicit agreement and a fallback.
- Practice between sessions
Plan a Feasible Break
Arrange an optional small break with appropriate coverage and a fallback.
- Reflect and review
Did the Support Reduce the Load?
Evaluate whether a support arrangement actually eased work and what to change.
- Prepare to facilitate
Facilitating a Shared-Load Conversation
Help a caregiver identify a practical support while respecting the care recipient and real constraints.
Facilitator guidance
Recognize that time, money, available helpers, care complexity, and the care recipient’s preferences limit options. Support concrete service navigation when needed; do not prescribe self-care as a substitute for respite or adequate care.