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Caregiver’s Guidebook—a new NCBAM resource



Perhaps the most demanding and stressful work is that of a family caregiver. Caregiving does not happen in a vacuum. Caregivers have other commitments: work, household chores, and perhaps caring for children or grandchildren. A caregiver may also have their own health or relationship issues.


Thus, the juggling act begins as a caregiver struggles to meet the demands of both their loved one’s needs and their own. These additional responsibilities come with no extra time—not even for rest.


Moreover, caregiving demands many new challenges. There are new skills to learn; such as understanding medical terms and conditions, talking to healthcare providers, consulting with an attorney about legal steps and forms to be considered. All the while, the relationship with the loved one is changing and grieving has begun. And it seems like all of these new responsibilities will never end.


The majority of caregivers provide care without help from anyone else. As a result, most caregivers report experiencing high levels of stress. At some point, most ask themselves:

“What did I do to deserve this?”“How can I get everything done?”“Why won’t someone help me?”“Who cares about me?”“Does God even care about me?”

It was out of deep concern and appreciation for caregivers that NCBAM developed The Caregiver’s Guidebook: A Practical and Spiritual Companion for Caregivers.


Topics covered in The Caregiver’s Guidebook include:

  • Caregiver stress

  • Dementia-related situations

  • Self-care

  • How family, friends, and the church can help

  • Finding strength

  • Trusting that God is with you

  • Other resources available from NCBAM


The Caregiver’s Guidebook is also a helpful resource for churches to understand how to support family caregivers. Churches may also want to order copies in order to share with caregivers in their congregations or community.


How to Get the Guidebook

  • The Caregiver’s Guidebook is available as a free PDF download at ncbam.org/#caregiver

  • Physical copies are also available for a suggested donation of $10 per book (includes shipping).


NCBAM has other printed materials available to support caregivers, such as Caregiver Contact Cards, and encouraging Christ the Cornerstone brochures.


Email NCBAM at ncbam@bchfamily.org or📞 Call 877.506.2226 to request these materials.


Written by Anita Davie, former NCBAM Far West Regional Director

 
 
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