10 Tips for Family Caregivers
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10 Tips for Family Caregivers from the National Family Caregivers Association
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1 Choose to take charge of your life, and don’t let your loved one’s illness or disability always take center stage.
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2 Remember to be good to yourself. Love, honor and value yourself. You’re doing a very hard job and you deserve some quality time, just for you.
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3 Watch out for signs of depression, and don’t delay in getting professional help when you need it.
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4 When people offer to help, accept the offer and suggest specific things that they can do.
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5 Educate yourself about your loved one’s condition. Information is empowering.
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6 There’s a difference between caring and doing. Be open to technologies and ideas that promote your loved one’s independence.
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7 Trust your instincts. Most of the time they’ll lead you in the right direction.
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8 Grieve for your losses, and then allow yourself to dream new dreams.
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9 Stand up for your rights as a caregiver and a citizen.
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10 Seek support from other caregivers. There is great strength in knowing you are not alone.
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