Tips for Caring for the Caregiver
Caregivers often worry so much about everyone else they have to take care of, they neglect to take care of themselves. Time is precious as a caregiver so here are a few ways to rest, regroup and reenergize yourself throughout the day:
- Call a friend to listen to you when you need to blow off steam.
- Read a chapter of a book.
- Listen to your favorite music.
- Do deep breathing exercises.
- Maintain your objectivity, there is only so much you can do.
- Keep to your routine as much as possible.
- Make time to do something you enjoy to relax.
- Get some fresh air and take a walk.
- Enlist friends/family to help, it will help make the situation less stressful for everyone.
- Connect with other caregivers to find out how they cope with their caregiving duties — a great resource is www.thefamilycaregiver.org/caregiving_resources/.
