Factors such as the type of disability of the care recipient and where the caregiver is in the caregiving process will
affect the impact caring has on the caregiver’s mental health, and thus the type of supports most appropriate for
the caregiver. The important role of moderators of the impact of caring, such as the caregiver’s financial situation
and coping strategies used, should also be considered by service providers when planning how to assist
caregivers. Greater consideration of some of these factors may assist in more efficient use of the resources
available to support caregivers. Attention should be paid to the individual situation of each caregiver. Careful
assessment of caregivers’ needs should consider the factors associated with a negative impact of caregiving and
of the various mediators of this impact. It is also important to acknowledge the positive aspects of the caring
role to ensure that these are not obstructed by interventions to assist caregivers. Global responses to the needs
of all caregivers will not provide the most benefit to individuals.