Caregiver Survival Guide, Protecting Yourself While You Care for Someone Else
Written for Malaysian families caring for a parent, spouse or child with long-term therapy needs.
guide · 14 pages · caregiver
Caregiver burnout is the most under-recognised cost in long-term rehabilitation. This guide covers the practical side, pacing yourself, recognising early burnout signs, splitting tasks across the family, negotiating with employers for flexible hours, finding Malaysian respite services, and knowing when to ask the OT for caregiver-focused training rather than more patient-focused sessions.
What's inside
- ✓ 10-question self-check for burnout risk
- ✓ Family task-sharing planner
- ✓ Sample conversation scripts for the employer meeting
- ✓ Malaysian respite and day-care service list
- ✓ Caregiver sleep and self-care minimum checklist
- ✓ Referral prompts for your OT
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