10 Tips for family caregivers

1.Seek support rom other caregivers , You are not alone.

2.Take care of your own health ,so that you can be strong enough to take care of your love one.

3 Accept offer to help,and suggest specific things people can do to help you.

4. Learn how to communicate effectively with doctors.

5.Caregiving is hard work so take respite brakes often.

6. Watch out for signs of depression and don’t delay getting professional help when you need it.

7. Be open to new technologies that can help you care for your loved one.

8.Organize medical information so it’s up to date and easy to find.

9. Make sure sure legal documents are in the order.

10. Give yourself credit for doing the best you can in one of the toughest job there is !