If you are hesitant about helping care for someone, here are answers to help you.

I don't know what the Care Receiver likes to do or, indeed, is able to do

• you can have a look at their current Conditions and Abilities to see what they can do
• read their Profile (background, strengths, preferences, memories, etc.) to see what they like
• use your imagination or dive into the Activities bin which contains hundreds of suggestions

I don't know what needs to be done and I hate having to ask

• you don't need to ask!
• look at the Task list and simply click "I'll do this" beside any task, or
• look at the care Receiver's needs (or the primary Caregiver's needs) and help them out. It's that easy.

There are some things I can do well and others things that I don't like doing

• when you join a team you can list your strengths and your preferences
• select only the Tasks and Activities that you like doing
• if you are happy, it will show

I have little caregiving experience

• it doesn't matter
• do what you know, enjoy and are good at (e.g. activities of daily living)
• learn from other team members
• and then challenge yourself to take on new tasks when you are comfortable

My schedule varies and I have limited time

• that's fine
• contribute when you can
• note on the Team list when you are/ are not available
• any contribution, any at all, will help. Inaction helps no one

I don't live close to the Care Receiver 

• do tasks that are independent of location (e.g. find information online, making telephone calls, booking appointments)
• provide social contact by telephone or webcam

How do I stay in touch if I help only occasionally?

• look at the Messages board for team info, tips and updates
• use the team list to call someone for an update
• check the current conditions and abilities
• look at the list of recent tasks and activities.

Anything else?

• yes, one last thing. Every contribution, large or small, will make the lives of the Care Receiver, the primary Caregiver and yourself, richer. Your contribution is a gift to everyone.
  

How can I get started?

• click here to Register and see a complete demonstration care team, or
• click here to Join and create your own team (or join an existing team)