Taking Care of the Caregiver

April 2, 2009
Author: TakingCareOfMom

You probably didn’t know that taking care of a sick person is often just as physically, mentally and emotionally taxing as being sick. Taking care of someone may involve heavy lifting, long hours and sleepless nights. These factors combined can have seriously detrimental affects on the caretaker. Family caregivers need to make sure they are also taking care of themselves. Here are a few pointers to stress relief:

1.) Seek outside help if you need it.
2.) Make sure to get at least 8 hours of sleep per night.
3.) Eat a balanced diet.


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