Are you a caregiver?
You might think you're just being a good son or daughter, but if you are providing regular assistance to a family member or loved one, you're a caregiver. Caregivers typically help (or arrange for help) with these activities:

• Daily needs, like bathing, dressing and meals
• Finances, like balancing the checkbook
• Errands like doctor's visits or shopping for groceries

How can you tell if your loved one needs a caregiver?
Sometimes you become a caregiver because of a crisis situation-a sudden illness, for instance. However, if there has been no crisis and you are concerned that help may be needed, ask yourself:

• Are unpaid bills piling up?
• Have there been physical changes, like a loss of weight?
• Has there been a loss of physical capability that impedes their ability to dress, cook or keep house?

How AARP Health Care Options can lend a hand.
One of a caregiver's biggest worries is health care for family members. AARP Health Care Options offers a wide variety of insurance products and health care services that are all AARP-endorsed. Best of all, this program offers you truly caring support. Just one example: knowledgeable customer representatives who will really take the time to help you choose what's best for your family member.

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