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Caregivers can be spouses, partners, adult children, parents, other relatives, friends, or neighbors. As we live longer and the 65+ population is set to double, the likelihood greatly increases that we’ll become engaged in caring for an elderly loved one. Already 40 million people in the U.S. are serving as unpaid caregivers for an aging parent or grandparent. 

Caregiver support is an essential part of caregiving because 80% of all caregiving is provided by relatives and friends who have little or no experience. However, lack of experience doesn’t mean a lack of good, quality care! Caregiving is a selfless and generous thing to do. It can be rewarding – and it can be exhausting. 

Caring for a loved one with a serious illness is one of the most important roles you’ll play.   

What are the Duties of a Hospice Caregiver? 

Your hospice caregiver duties include many responsibilities, from buying groceries and cooking meals, to arranging medical appointments and handling finances, to providing hands-on care such as bathing and changing bed linens. 

These countless skills, combined with the love and commitment of family and friends, can produce the very best results for the comfort of your loved one.