Caregiver Support
Having the support of a loved one or a caregiver is important for good health and healing once a patient is discharged from the hospital.
While being a caregiver is a highly rewarding and meaningful experience, we also know there will be times when you may feel lost and overwhelmed as you try to balance your own personal needs and provide care for your loved one. The Gritman family is here to support you before, during, and after your stay with caregiver information and education you can trust.
This page is designed to be a resource to help you and your loved one transition home and begin to settle in.
Caregiver Tips
Many people care for a spouse, a parent, or some other family member who is disabled or ill. Caregiving can be a rewarding experience. But caregiving can also be stressful.
Take care of yourself: Exercise regularly, get proper rest and nutrition, and have regular medical checkups. And take time off to take part in pleasant, nurturing activities.
Don’t help too much: Help the person you care for to be as independent as possible. For example, let the person make as many decisions as possible.
Ask for help: Accept support from others. A helping hand at the right time can make all the difference. For example, ask family or friends to pick up a few items at the grocery store.
Community Resource Guide
Please browse the below topics to find the specific type of help you may need. If you have any additions or corrections, please contact case@gritman.org with your suggestion.
Adoption
Adult Family Homes
Aging & Senior Resources
Alzheimer’s & Dementia
Ambulance Services
Assisted Living
Autism
Cancer
Caregiver Support
Case Management
Children & Family
Clinics
Counseling
Crisis Services
Diabetes
Disability Resources
Disordered Eating
Domestic Violence
Down Syndrome
Durable Medical Equipment
End-of-Life Planning
Financial Assistance
Food Resources, Senior Meals
Funeral Homes
Grief Resources
Health Insurance and Prescription Medication Assistance
Home Care
Home Health
Hospice
Housing
Infant Loss
Infusion Services
Inpatient Rehab
Kidney, Dialysis
Law Enforcement, Legal Aid, Crime Victims
Nutrition
Parkinson’s, ALS, MS
Pharmacies
Prenatal & Postpartum
PT, OT, Speech Therapy
Public Health
Skilled Nursing
Stroke
Substance Abuse
Transportation
Veteran Support
Additional Resources
Community resources are available in Moscow, Latah County and across Idaho. Search findhelpidaho.org to connect with tools on financial assistance, food pantries, medical care and other social services in our community.
Learn More at Find Help Idaho
Here for Patients and Caregivers
Gritman is there for you before, during and after your stay
Having the support of a loved one or a caregiver is important for good health and healing once a patient is discharged from the hospital.
“Being a caregiver is amazing and difficult all at the same time,” said Holly Hall, a nursing leader in Gritman’s medical-surgical and critical care units. “We want you to know that you are not alone. We want you to feel comfortable, safe and educated.” While being a caregiver is a highly rewarding and meaningful experience, we also know … Read More