Family and peers are also important for working carers. They can provide emotional and practical support to promote the physical and mental health of working caregivers.
1. Psychological/emotional support
Like family, peers can also provide emotional support to working carers by allowing them to express stress and emotions and promote mental health.
2. Encourage self-care
Remind working caregivers to take care of their health and their lives, encourage them to take time for themselves, and provide adequate rest and relaxation.
3. Understand and be considerate
Understand the work pressures and caring responsibilities of working carers and be considerate of them, for example by greeting them at the right time, offering support and listening to them.
4. Offer help
Offer practical help, e.g. help with certain work tasks, assistance or support with care if necessary. This support can ease the burden on working carers. Family and peers are also important for working carers. They can provide emotional and practical support to promote the caregiver's physical and mental health .