Caregiver Support Guide
Caring for someone at the end of life can be emotionally and physically demanding. This guide provides resources and techniques to help you maintain your own well-being while providing compassionate care.
Self-Care Essentials
Caregiver Daily Self-Care Basics
Physical Well-being
Emotional Well-being
It's okay to say no. Be clear but firm with family members and healthcare providers.
You don't have to do everything alone. Your friends and family will want to support you.
Allow yourself to feel. Consider journaling or speaking with a friend or professional.
Quick Grounding Exercises
Place your hand on your heart. Close your eyes. Feel your heartbeat and the rise and fall of your chest. Take 5 deep breaths while focusing on this connection to your body.
Pause and name three things you're grateful for right now. They can be simple things like a comfortable chair, a moment of quiet, or the taste of your morning coffee.
Start at the tips of your toes and slowly tighten and release the muscles of your body. Repeat as needed until you slowly release stress from your body.
Additional Resources
- "The Caregiver's Survival Handbook" by Alexis Abramson
- "Self-Care for Caregivers" by Pat Samples
- "Passages in Caregiving" by Gail Sheehy
- "The Conscious Caregiver" by Linda Abbit
- "Take Good Care" by Cynthia Orange
"You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think." - A.A. Milne
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