9 Self-Care Tips for Caregivers

By Sondra Forsyth

Are you making time for yourself while caregiving? Check out these 9 ways to put your own health and well-being back on the list:

1. Ask for help when you need it.
2. Eat healthy foods.
3. Join a caregiver support group.
4. Take breaks each day.
5. Spend time with friends. 
6. Keep up with your hobbies and interests.
7. Get exercise as often as you can.
8. See your doctor on a regular basis.
9. Keep your health, legal, and financial information up-to-date.

Visit the website of the National Institute on Aging (NIA) for self-care tips for Alzheimer’s caregivers.

Reprinted with permission from the National Institute on Aging.