Caregiving

As a caregiver, you have the right to:

• Acknowledge your feelings
  
  
• Recognize your limits of endurance & strength
  
  
• Take time out to learn caregiving skills & seek out accurate information
  
  
• Ask for help
  
  
• Receive appreciation & emotional support
  
  
• Take time out for your own health, spirit & relationships
  
  
• Provide care at home as long as you are able but remember - no one can be a caregiver forever
  
  
• Access available services that aid in caring
  
  
• Take pride in your accomplishments & applaud your courage
  
  
• Take care of yourself - this is not a selfish act
  
  
• Protect your individuality/identity
  
  
• LAUGH!

• Protect Yourself Against Caregiver Burnout
• My Support Network

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