SUPPORT WITHOUT TAKING OVER.

Listen first. Help with the load. Respect that the person living in the body remains the decision-maker.

Do not assume. Ask what is useful today.

Pain, fatigue, urgency, and fear can be real without being visible.

With permission, help with appointments, rides, or insurance records.

Concern does not make you the prescriber.

Caregiver strain is real. Support and boundaries matter.

Follow documented plans and contact professionals when appropriate.

“DO YOU WANT ME TO LISTEN, HELP SOLVE SOMETHING, OR JUST STAY WITH YOU?”