April In A Snap

Health is a condition of total physical, mental, and social well-being and not only the absence of disease or disability, according to World Health Organization.

Caregiving is generally considered a social determinant of health for the caregiver. It's essential to recognize that behind every patient, there's a caregiver who is providing support and care, whether for the short or long term.

The well-being of these caregivers should be our concern as well. It must be understood that if caregiver care is not integrated into patient care, every patient becomes the reason why another patient is created - an unsupported caregiver.

REMEMBER, BEHIND EVERY PATIENT IS A CAREGIVER WHO NEEDS EMOTIONAL OR MENTAL SUPPORT IN ONE FORM OR ANOTHER

Therefore, it's important to extend support to caregivers by offering respite care, providing emotional support, and ensuring access to resources such as support groups, counselling, and education. We need to make a conscious effort to care for the caregivers who care for others.