Caregivers Self-improvement Coping Strategies
Published 12/10/12
Description
One of the best ways to take care of yourself is to ask for help from friends and family members. Learn more about how to get started here.
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Transcript
Hi. I'm Dorian Martin, and I'm an advocate for Alzheimer's. Today, I'd like to visit with you about how you can take care of yourself while caregiving for others. One of the best ways to take care of yourself is to ask for help from your friends and family members. Let them come and take care of your loved one so you can take time for yourself. Adult daycare can provide a safe environment for your loved one, so you can take care of yourself. Use that time to see friends, exercise, or pursue a hobby. Keeping a journal really be beneficial to you. A journal allows you to stop and think through your caregiving experience, as well as what's going on in your life. That's how I see it as an Alzheimer's advocate. I'd encourage you to check out your local services, and if you want additional information, please Google the words, "caregiving coping strategies".
