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Taking Care of YOU: Self-Care for Family Caregivers
Learn more about the importance of caregiver self-care through this comprehensive guide. Topics include effective communication, asking for & accepting help, & how to talk to the doctor. Tools provide tips & advice including self-care specifics, plus resources available through state chapters of the Family Caregiver Alliance.
First, Care for Yourself
On an airplane, an oxygen mask descends in front of you. What do you do? As we all know, the first rule is to put on your own oxygen mask before you assist anyone else. Only when we first help ourselves can we effectively help others. Caring for yourself is one of the most important—and one of the most often forgotten—things you can do as a caregiver. When your needs are taken care of, the person you care for will benefit, too.