Self-care can make one a better caregiver

One of the main challenges I hear from family caregivers is the lack of time they have for themselves. When you are a dementia caregiver, you are always on duty, watching over your loved one to make sure they stay out of harm’s way. When your loved one is your priority, your own well-being is neglected.

This happened to my mother, who put her own health needs and screenings on hold while caring for my father, only to be diagnosed with stage III colon cancer six months after my father’s death.

This blog post about being a caregiver without losing yourself offers helpful and practical tips on organizing supportive resources so that you are not going through the family caregiving experience alone.

Check out my website, Respite Care Share, for more respite resources.