Caring for Adults
As our loved ones with diabetes age, the demands of diabetes care, from managing diet and exercise to monitoring blood glucose levels and meeting with healthcare professionals can become increasingly more difficult to deal with on one's own. Older people may also have other health problems and complications that may make it even more difficult.
That's why many adults need a little help from their loved ones. And if you're a caregiver to a spouse, parent or older relative, you're filling in a vital role-helping your loved one stay healthy.
Maintaining Independence
As a caregiver to an adult, it's important to be sensitive to the value people feel in self-reliance. Instead of taking over your loved one's life when it comes time to provide them with care, be their health partner, sharing the responsibilities for their health together. Keeping your loved one informed, involved and as self-reliant as possible will help you both to stay energized and happy.
Find out more
The information and tools on this site have been developed especially for you. To find out more, take a look at some helpful caregiving tips and other online resources. You can find out more about diabetes in the Diabetes Care section.