Caring for yourself can be the most important thing one can do as a caregiver and will improve your well-being to perform day-to-day responsibilities. Here are ten of our favorite quotes to get started on the path to nurturing yourself.
The caregiving art sessions transformed Tony’s final days with Alzheimer’s and healed Linda, too.
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Preparing yourself for potential stressors and reaching out to support services can help ease the transition.
Finding someone who is trustworthy, and can communicate comfortably with your older loved one is key.
Ask your loved one and friends where they want to go, then plan ahead
Simple steps, like filling your kitchen with healthy snacks or connecting with others, can help you can stop using food to soothe stress
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B’ette Schalk shares how her faith and a grief support group helped her cope with the challenges she faced when her husband experienced deep depression and anxiety.
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She watched—and grieved—as the man she loved fell into a cycle of anxiety and depression. Would she ever get him back?
From reading a book to spending time with a pet, simple steps can help ease the stress of caring for a loved one.
