Take Care of Yourself as a Caregiver
Caregiving can be rewarding, but it is also challenging. Taking time for yourself can make you a better caregiver.
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Give yourself credit for everything you’re doing. Ask for help when you need it. Your caregiving makes a big difference in someone else’s life.
NIA offers ideas, tips, and resources for many aspects of caregiving, including long-distance caregiving, Alzheimer’s caregiving, and planning for long-term care.
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Take Care of Yourself as a Caregiver
- Make time for a hobby you enjoy.
- Go to sleep a half-hour earlier.
- Take a short walk outside.
- Try a yoga class.
- Meet a friend for lunch.
- Join a support group.
Activities like these can lower your stress, boost your mood, and help make you a better caregiver, too.
Learn more about caregiving at www.nia.nih.gov/caregiving.