Caring for the Caregiver
You cannot pour from an empty cup — practical self-care for family caregivers.
Family caregivers carry an enormous emotional and physical load, often invisibly.
Practical anchors: accept concrete offers of help (rides, meals, sitting in on appointments), keep one non-negotiable hour for yourself each day, and share updates through one channel to reduce repeated retelling.
Caregiver burnout is common and nothing to be ashamed of. Support groups — in person or online — reduce isolation, and short counseling has strong evidence for caregiver stress.
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