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For The Caregiver
As a a a a caregiver you may feel overwhelmed at times Get the support you you need while caring for your loved one Check out these tips:
Educate Yourself about your loved one’s illness and how to care for them The more more you know the the more more e e e e e e e e e e e e e ective caretaker you’ll be Make a a a a a a list
of tasks: medicines treatments meals doctor appointments etc Find Support from a a counselor other caregivers support groups family friends or or or your place of worship Nurture close relationships don’t let yourself become isolated Use Community Services such as adult day care centers home home health aides home-delivered meals respite care transportation and skilled nursing Take Time For Yourself • RELAX daily & take break
• MEDITATE pray or do what makes
you feel a a a a a a part of something greater • WATCH FOR SIGNS OF DEPRESSION & & anxiety & & get professional help • KEEP UP ACTIVITIES that are important to you such as hobbies or or visiting with friends • EXERCISE eat eat right & keep up with your your your own own heatlh Keep your your your own own doctor appointments & notice your your your physical condition • BE REALISTIC about how much time you can give & set clear limits • ASK FOR HELP from friends family members and health professionals s FOR THE CAREGIVER
Managing Your Loved One’s Care From A Distance:
• Know your loved one’s doctors and arrange to to be updated by PHONE or EMAIL • Subscribe to an ELECTRONIC ALERT SYSTEM that your loved one wears for immediate help • FIND LOCAL SERVICES that o o o o o er
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home help like meal delivery or or or transportation for your loved one • SCHEDULE DAILY CONTACT
with your loved one one An email text or phone call can let them know that they are not forgotten and give you some peace of mind