Self Care for Caregivers 

​Although caregiving can be very challenging, it also has its rewards. It feels good to be able to care for a loved one. Spending time together can give new meaning to your relationship. Remember that you need to take care of yourself to be able to care for your loved one. 

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Blogs
Sometimes life doesn't give you the option to slow down when trying to learn to care for someone you love. Fortunately, caregiver blogs can help with this. We've put together a list of blogs to assist you with all your caregiving needs.

• The Caregiver Space - visitors can be real about what its like caring for someone with serious disability or illness. Use the community forums to ask questions, get real answers, or just get things off your chest. 
• Transition Aging Parents - Dale Carter started this blog as she faced her mother's own health crisis in 2008. She wants to show you how to guide your aging parents so they can thrive and enjoy every stage of their life. 
• Caregiving.com - This site features blogs of family caregivers, weekly words of comfort, self-care plans, daily chats, and free webinars. 

Being a caregiver isn't something you should have to go through alone. The Caregiving Podcast Network shares stories, perspectives, and insights about the care giving experience. 

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Caregiver stress is characterized by physical, mental and emotional exhaustion. It typically results from the caregiver neglecting their own physical and emotional health because they are busy caring for a loved one. 

Caregiver stress is strongly associated wit negative health outcomes. Between 40 and 70% of caregivers suffer from some kind of depression and anxiety associated with providing care. 

The Alzheimer's Association is familiar with caregiver stress and they can help! 
Visit their website to look at resources available to you and your loved one. 

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