What does your elderly family member need most? That might be several different things, depending on her physical and emotional health. Start making a list. If you\u2019re finding it difficult to come up with an answer, pay attention to what you end up doing during a given day. Her needs can change, especially as her health changes, so you might want to revisit this list periodically to help you stay on track.<\/p>\n
Factor in Your Needs, Too<\/strong><\/p>\n But your senior\u2019s needs are only half the picture. If you don\u2019t take stock of your needs, you\u2019re going to run into a wall and not know what happened. Are you getting enough rest and eating well? Are you doing the things that light you up? You have to factor these things in or you\u2019re dooming yourself to failure from the very beginning.<\/p>\n Keeping a time map, even just for a couple of days, can help you to see more clearly where your time is going. Most people need to be able to see the activities they do daily on paper in order to fully comprehend how much time they take and where that time gets spent. Take quick notes throughout the day and then give yourself a more detailed accounting at the end of the day. You might be surprised at the tasks that are taking up the majority of your time and your energy.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/assistinghands.com\/41\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2020\/01\/bigstock-Mother-And-Daughter-55846361-300x200.jpg\")
Look at Where Your Time Goes Now<\/strong><\/p>\n