More than 65 million people provide care for a chronically ill, disabled, or aged family member or friend and spend an average of 20 hours per week providing care for their loved one. Are you prepared for when you become one of them? The step-by-step and day-to-day process of caring for a family member or loved one is not an easy task - it is complex, sometimes stressful and, more importantly, it requires serious focus and the dedication of your time and effort. The information gathered in this handbook is based on careful research and it is provided to inspire you to understand and learn how to prepare and organize yourself.