Caregiving involves providing physical and emotional care and support for friends or family members. Caregivers help with daily tasks like meals, personal care, transportation, and medical procedures. Common caregiver responsibilities include buying groceries, cooking, cleaning, helping with dressing, bathing, administering medications, handling finances, providing companionship, and responding to crises. Caregivers play an important role on the healthcare team by communicating with medical professionals, encouraging their loved one, and taking care of their own needs. Proper tools, equipment, and safety practices are important for caregivers to learn in order to effectively and safely provide care.