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Organising practical support

Do you find that there is a lot to organise when it comes to caring for a loved one? Perhaps this involves appointments, transport, medication, household chores, paperwork or liaising with various care providers. Organising practical support can take up a lot of time and energy, especially if you’re not quite sure where to start. Many people find themselves doing more and more without a clear plan. This works for a while, but can eventually become too much to bear. Organising support more effectively often brings greater peace of mind – for you and for your loved one.

Organising practical support
What do you notice?

If practical support is not properly organised, daily life can become chaotic.

You may, for example, notice that:

  • you have a lot to remember;
  • appointments get mixed up;
  • you often get calls about minor issues;
  • tasks remain undone;
  • you do not know who is responsible for what;
  • family members working at cross purposes;
  • you have little time for your own life;
  • you’re constantly putting out fires;
  • you’re worried you might forget something.

Sometimes you feel as though you’re the linchpin of everything. That can be a burden, especially when others don’t realise how much administrative work you do.

What might be the reason for this?

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  • Asking for help without straining the relationship

    Would you like to ask your partner, family or friends for help, but are you worried that this might put a strain on the relationship? Perhaps that is why you ask for less help than you actually need. Or you only ask for help when you really can’t cope any longer. This can cause tension, because the other person then suddenly has to take on a lot more. Asking for help within a relationship or family is a sensitive matter. You don’t want to ask too much of the other person. At the same time, you sometimes need support. By discussing the need for help clearly and in good time, the relationship often remains better balanced.

  • Balancing informal care with work or family life

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Care situations often grow bit by bit. An appointment is added, followed by transport, paperwork, and then more help at home. Without a clear overview, it can quickly become overwhelming.

An unclear division of responsibilities also plays a part. If it hasn’t been agreed who does what, a lot of the work naturally ends up with one person.

Furthermore, the healthcare landscape can be complex. The local authority, GP, home care, medical aids, insurer and family all have their own roles. This calls for a clear overview.

What can you do yourself?

It helps to map out healthcare in a practical way.

For example, you could:

  • write down all the tasks;
  • sharing tasks with family or others;
  • agree on designated contact persons;
  • use a shared calendar;
  • keep important information in one place;
  • ask for help with administrative matters;
  • enquire with the local authority about support;
  • Check regularly whether the allocation is still feasible.

Make it as specific as possible. Don’t say ‘helping out’, but ‘doing the shopping every Tuesday’ or ‘supervising one appointment a month’.

When is it advisable to seek help?

It is wise to seek help if organising care becomes too much or if you lose track of things. It is also a good idea to seek advice if tasks remain undone or if the care no longer feels safe.

Please contact your GP or local council if you need further support at home. In the event of an immediate safety risk, immediate assistance is required.

How Rondom can help

Together, we look at what is practically required and where the pressure lies. In doing so, we consider tasks, planning, resources, the environment and workload.

A occupational therapist can help to organise daily care and practical tasks more effectively. It can also occupational therapist contributing ideas on aids and adaptations in the home. A lifestyle coach can provide support if your own recovery and routine are under pressure. In times of stress or tension, psychological support that is appropriate.

Together, we seek clarity and practical solutions that make healthcare more manageable.

Are you caring for a loved one and trying to balance this with work, family or other commitments? Perhaps you do it out of love and as a matter of course, but you’re finding that your days are becoming increasingly full. You work, organise appointments, help out at home, keep in touch with care providers and try to make time for your family as well. That can take a lot out of you. Balancing informal care with work or family life often involves finding the right balance. You want to be there for the other person, but you also have your own life, health and responsibilities. If that balance comes under pressure, informal care can become a heavy burden. It is important to assess early on what you need to keep going.

  • Being unable to do as much for one’s partner or children

    Do you find it difficult that you are unable to do as much for your partner or children? Perhaps you find it harder to manage practical tasks, have less energy to give them your full attention, or find yourself having to say ‘no’ more often. That can be painful, especially if looking after others is a key part of who you are. Being able to do less does not mean you are any less important. Yet it can certainly feel that way. You may feel guilty, sad or insecure. It helps to consider what you can still do and how you can remain involved in different ways.

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