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Free Weekly Caregiver Check-In

A few minutes each week that are only about you. Notice your energy, sleep, and stress, see who’s helping, and spot burnout warning signs before you hit the wall.

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Sound familiar?

  • You snapped at someone you love today, and now you’re wondering what’s wrong with you.
  • You can’t remember the last full night of sleep, or the last thing you did for yourself.
  • Everyone asks how Mom is doing. Hardly anyone asks about you.

You’re not a bad person, and you’re not failing. You’re running on empty. Taking care of yourself isn’t selfish; it’s what makes it possible to keep showing up.

Preview of the Silver Care Compass Weekly Caregiver Check-In, a one-page form with sections for energy level, sleep, stress, who helped, boundaries, warning signs, and a self-care plan
What’s inside

A weekly check-in, just for you

  • Energy level for each day of the week, on a 1 to 10 scale
  • Sleep: hours of sleep each night
  • What drained your energy and what gave you energy
  • What caused stress and what or who helped
  • Did I say no when I needed to? and What did I do for myself?
  • Physical or emotional red flags you noticed this week
  • Your self-care plan for next week

How to use it

1. Jot down a number each dayEnergy and sleep take about ten seconds. Keep the page by your bed or the coffee pot.
2. Take five minutes at the end of the weekAnswer the questions honestly. Nobody else needs to see this page unless you want them to.
3. Plan one small thingA walk, a nap, coffee with a friend, asking a sibling to cover an afternoon. One thing you’ll actually do.

Here’s what nobody tells you: if the red flags section keeps filling up week after week, that’s worth sharing with your own doctor or someone you trust. You deserve support too.

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You matter in this too

Caring for yourself is part of caring for them. This check-in helps you notice what you need before you’re running on fumes.

We’ll also send a few short emails on getting the most out of it. Unsubscribe anytime.

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Download the Weekly Caregiver Check-In

We’ll also send a few short emails with tips for getting the most out of it. If you don’t see them, check your spam folder.

Silver Care Compass, your caregiving companion

This tool is for personal reflection and isn’t a substitute for professional care. If you’re struggling, please reach out to your doctor or someone you trust.

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