There's always something more you haven't been able to get around to. When a trusted friend or relative calls with an impromptu offer of help and the basic tasks are well covered, why not ask them to:
- Take the car to the shop for servicing.
- Fill out insurance forms.
- Send thank-you notes.
- Take the dog or cat to the vet.
- Research a new treatment option you’ve heard about.
Remember, no task is too big or too small for someone else to take on when your hands are full. Your job is to care for your parent, and it can only be done successfully with lots of delegating. Think of yourself as the captain of a ship; your mission is to keep the ship afloat and heading in the right direction, and you’re going to need plenty of crew to do it. And like any good captain, you need to show your crew how much you appreciate their work -- just tell them now and then how much it means to you.
