Caregiver stress: Tips for taking care of yourself - Mayo Clinic
WEBAug 9, 2023 — Caregiver stress can put caregivers at risk of changes in their own health. Factors that can increase caregiver stress include: Caring for a spouse. Living with the person who needs care. Caring for someone who needs constant care. Feeling alone. Feeling helpless or depressed. Having money problems. Spending many hours caregiving.
Self-Care Tips for Caregivers - Cleveland Clinic Health Essentials
WEBFeb 24, 2023 — Whether you’re moving an aging parent into your home, taking care of a partner who has cancer or managing any other scenario in which you’re caring for a loved one with health needs, one thing remains true: Caregiving can be incredibly stressful.
Taking Care of Yourself: Tips for Caregivers - National Institute on Aging
WEBTaking care of yourself is one of the most important things you can do as a caregiver. Caregiving is not easy — not for the caregiver and not for the person receiving care. It requires sacrifices and adjustments for everyone.
Self-care for the caregiver - Harvard Health
WEBJan 24, 2024 — 5 ways to care for yourself if you are a caregiver. Self-compassion is essential to self-care. Being kind to yourself builds the foundation to self-care.
Taking Care of YOU: Self-Care for Family Caregivers
WEBOnly when we first help ourselves can we effectively help others. Caring for yourself is one of the most important—and one of the most often forgotten—things you can do as a caregiver. When your needs are taken care of, the person you care for will benefit, too.
Tips to manage caregiving, self-care - Mayo Clinic Health System
WEBJun 30, 2023 — As a caregiver, you and your loved one are going through this experience together. These tips can help you navigate caregiving and self-care: Take time to plan. Taking time for planning can be an effective tool for reducing stress.
How to Be a Good Caregiver: What You Need to Know - AARP
WEBJun 7, 2022 — Caregiving for a family member with no help can seem impossible. Read these tips from real caregivers at the start of your caregiving journey.
Caring for the Caregiver: 25 Ways to Care for Yourself - CaringBridge
WEBCaringBridge can help caregivers receive the help they need as easily as possible. For example, our on-site Planner helps you coordinate care and organize needs like bringing meals, rides to doctor appointments or taking care of pets.
Take Care of Yourself as a Caregiver - National Institute on Aging
WEBMar 7, 2024 — 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.
A Guide to Self-Care for Caregivers - UPMC HealthBeat
WEBOct 23, 2023 — Self-care can better equip caregivers to give quality, loving care and solve problems that arise. Having a self-care routine can improve your mental and physical health, your sleeping habits, your productivity, and your relationships.