Caregiver Task Breakdown 1. Task: Taking Alex to therapy appointments. 2. What does this entail? Driving Alex to and from therapy each week on Thursdays. 3. What is the time commitment? 30 minutes each way, waiting 1 hour while he is in therapy. 4. What are the resources required? Car & gas. 5. Am I able to take this on? (If no, skip to #7) Think about the resources and time involved. Do you have access to them?
Yes, I have a car and money for gas.
6. Am I willing to take this? Think about what you would be giving up to do this task given the resources and time involved.
No, I am up for a promotion at work and cannot afford to leave early on Thursdays.
7. Who else can carry out this task? Think about the resources and time of those around you. Could you work on this together?
Sue is off on Thursdays so she can drive Alex to therapy. She is working part-time right now and may not be able to afford gas. I can provide her with gas money.
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