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A caregiver plays a very important role in the society. They offer care and support to elderly people who stay alone at home. They look after the ill people and it takes a lot of effort and time. If any of your near and dear ones is a caregiver you must have noticed that they are not only tired but mentally drained at times.

Have you ever thought care givers are also human beings and even they need emotional and mental support from family and friends? At times they take care of people with Alzheimer or some other dementia. So caregivers can suffer from serious health issues if they don't get the required break and support.

If you know someone who is a caregiver you should take care of that person and do small things that can make him/her happy. Family members and friends of a care giver can help them in many ways. Here are a few tips that you can follow to make your friend or relative happy.

The work that a caregiver does require a lot of encouragement because providing support to someone else is not an easy task. An encouraging note of appreciation can help the caregiver a lot. Send him an encouraging note. If you don't have much time to write a letter you can just call up the person and exchange a few encouraging words or you can send an email containing some encouraging words. This little concern will help her a lot. A comic magazine is also a good way to brighten up her day.
It is true that it is very difficult for you to manage some time and go to meet your friend with a gift or card quite often. But you can at least send your friend an e-card. There are many websites that offer free e-cards. These beautiful cards contain encouraging messages. When your friend needs a little smile even this small gesture can show your care for him/her.
The physical and mental stress of home care provider is much more in comparison to people who work in other fields. If any of your family members is a caregiver see whether you can eliminate some of his/her daily work load. If the caregiver can relax a little more it will help him/her to get rid of stress.
Try to take out home care provider for a short break. A few hours outing can rejuvenate their soul. May be some gossip over a cup of coffee or simply watching a movie or some shopping can make a caregiver enthusiastic to do his / her work in a better way.
Weekend gateways or a long break is a must for people who provide home help service. This is a great way to offer the caregiver some relief from his/her daily stress. Take them to mountain or sea beach where they can enjoy and relax. Once they get their much required break it is easier for them to stay healthy both physically and mentally.

You can choose any of the ways written above to support your friend or family member who is a caregiver.

How to Support a home care provider