What Kind of Family Caregiver Are You?

Quiz Questions

• 1.
  When it comes to day to day caregiving, I am most confident in: 

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    My capacity to manage my emotions and keep them in check.
  • B.
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    My ability to keep my caree/loved one safe and be their voice. 
  • C.
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    My ability to balance caregiving time with time for my needs. 
  • D.
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    My capability to have the tough conversations.  
  • E.
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    Uh... I'm unsure about all of this! 
• 2.
  It’s a rainy Thursday afternoon and the person you care for is feeling down. During your time together, you: 

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    Encourage them to tell you how they are feeling.  Maybe sharing their feelings will help them feel better. 
  • B.
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    Get some activity going to keep them busy.    
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    Research the best ways to cheer up aging/ill loved ones (after reheating your drink several times)!
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    Sit next to them (and maybe ask them stories about their life). 
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    Encourage them to take a nap/rest and hope they feel better. I hate feeling helpless! 
• 3.
  When it comes to asking for help, I feel: 

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    Alone.  
  • B.
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    Confident asking for help supporting my loved one.   
  • C.
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    Confident asking for help supporting my loved one AND myself
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    Guilty.
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    I have no idea what help I need much less who to ask! 
• 4.
  Which word best describes your day to day approach to family caregiving? 

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     CREATIVE                I realize that needs change (sometimes hourly) and I like to let things flow. I look for out of the box solutions to problems.      
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        LOGICAL                    I have a common sense approach to caregiving and work better when things and people are rational. 
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    ORGANIZED   Knowing where everything is/having a system helps me feel in control of something (when I know I don't have control over much)
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    COLLABORATIVE    I involve my loved one and our support system in decisions and day-to-day care  needs. It takes a village. 
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    All of this or none of this - depending on the day! 
• 5.
  When it comes to overall caregiving, I’m most knowledgeable about:  

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    How emotions affect energy and well-being. 
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    How to keep my loved one safe. 
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    How to take care of myself and the importance of self-care. 
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    How my loved one wants to be remembered. 
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    All the legal stuff like wills and trusts. 
• 6.
  How prepared are you legally? 

  • A.
    At a minimum, my caregiver has a Will and Power of Attorney.
  • B.
    My caregiver and I both have Wills and Power of Attorney documents for our respective families. 
  • C.
    Will? Power of Attorney? What's that!?! We don't need a stinkin' Will or Power of Attorney. 
• 7.
  What do you worry about most? 

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    How I’m going to get through the day. 
  • B.
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    Where's the money and how to make it last. 
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    What’s going to happen if MY health declines. 
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    How I can engage my loved one’s wishes and legacy before it’s too late. 
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    How to keep my loved one safe and protected. 
  • F.
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    What's going to happen to ME if my loved one dies? Who will fix things around the house? How will I get by? Who will pay the bills? Where's the money going to come from?  
• 8.
  As a family caregiver, I’m most skilled at: 

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    Emotional balance and alignment. 
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    Taking time for myself.
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    Drawing out feelings, hopes, dreams, and stories of my loved one.
  • D.
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    Managing day to day practical care needs.  
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    Staying organized. 
• 9.
  I’m burned out and need time to myself. My loved one is throwing a fit about my self-care time. I: 

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    Take time for myself regardless of their behavior
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    Burst into tears. 
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    Change my mind.
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    Talk to them about my needs and why I’m taking time for myself. 
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    Find something we can both enjoy doing together.     
• 10.
  How long have you been a family caregiver? 

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     Less than 1 year
  • B.
    1-5 years
  • C.
    6 – 10 years
  • D.
    More than 10 years 
• 11.
  What type of caregiver are you? 

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    A sandwiched caregiver taking care of aging/ill loved ones while raising my own family. 
  • B.
    A baby boomer.
  • C.
    A millennial.
  • D.
    It’s complicated.

Quiz Outcomes

• 1.
  Horse 

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  Your caregiver strengths are: Personal Power, Vitality, Family, Trust, Service. Your superpowers are: Love, balance and knowing how and when to jump life's hurdles during highly emotional times. Caregiver Style Description: You are on a mission to make a difference. You are able to jump through hurdles of life with grace and ease. You have the ability to discern how you are feeling, how your energy affects others and effectively manage and balance your emotions amid all your responsibilities. If you entered your name and email address in the previous page, you'll receive an email with a more detailed description of your caregiver style. You'll also get more insights and tips to strengthen your caregiver skills and abilities. Caregiving is tough enough... managing and communicating your feelings doesn't have to be. Do you need help navigating your caregiving journey? Do you sometimes get overwhelmed with all the moving parts? Ever feel like you just can't.go.another.day? CLICK the blue button below to join our free private caregiving group where we do hope, humor, empowerment, coping skills, coaching, and support. You deserve to be supported by others who know what you are going through.
• 2.
  Bear 

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  Your caregiver strengths are: Protection, Strength, Respect, Wisdom, Courage, Balance, Confidence, Bravery. Your caregiver superpower is: The ability to guide and protect your family. You have the balance to stride through all challenges with leadership and strength. Description: As a Bear it’s likely you are a guiding light for others. You are a protective "mamma or papa" bear there to take care of your loved ones in times of need. Whatever adversity you face, you hold firm and stay grounded. You do what you know is right and will do anything to keep your loved one safe and protected. If you entered your name and email address in the previous page, you'll receive an email with a more detailed description of your caregiver style. You'll also get more insights and tips to strengthen your caregiver skills and abilities. Caregiving is tough enough... being your loved one's voice doesn't have to be. Do you need help navigating your caregiving journey? Do you sometimes get overwhelmed with all the moving parts? Ever feel like you just can't.go.another.day? CLICK the blue button below to join our free private caregiving group where we do hope, humor, empowerment, coping skills, coaching, and support. You deserve to be supported by others who know what you are going through.
• 3.
  Tiger 

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  Your caregiver power words are: Strength, Independence, Personal Power, Love, Confidence. Your caregiver superpowers are: You have the ability to keep your eye on your most important goals. You have a Tiger's fighting spirit and use it to place a priority on your needs. Strengths Description As a Tiger, you are the perfect embodiment of power and confidence. Typically Tigers have discipline and energy which is a powerful combination. Chances are you have a strong personality and focus on what really matters. This 'cat' has an independent streak and appreciates taking time for play. If you entered your name and email address in the previous page, you'll receive an email with a more detailed description of your caregiver style. You'll also get more insights and tips to strengthen your caregiver skills and abilities. Caregiving is tough enough... taking time for yourself doesn't have to be. Do you need help navigating your caregiving journey? Do you sometimes get overwhelmed with all the moving parts? Ever feel like you just can't.go.another.day? CLICK the blue button below to join our free private caregiving group where we do hope, humor, empowerment, coping skills, coaching, and support. You deserve to be supported by others who know what you are going through.
• 4.
  Elephant

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  Your caregiver power words are: Leadership, Strength, Compassion, Gentleness, Wisdom, Power. Your caregiver superpowers are: You have a strong sense of duty and loyalty to family; including future generations. Your strengths are: As an Elephant, you are likely naturally responsible and stand strong during difficult journeys. You are a perfect blend of strength and compassion. You are a leader in your 'tribe' and recognize the importance of helping family create a legacy for past, current and future generations. Your mantra is 'family first'. If you entered your name and email address in the previous page, you'll receive an email with a more detailed description of your caregiver style. You'll also get more insights and tips to strengthen your caregiver skills and abilities. Caregiving is tough enough... managing your loved one's life story and legacy doesn't have to be. Do you need help navigating your caregiving journey? Do you sometimes get overwhelmed with all the moving parts? Ever feel like you just can't.go.another.day? CLICK the blue button below to join our free private caregiving group where we do hope, humor, empowerment, coping skills, coaching, and support. You deserve to be supported by others who know what you are going through.