Caregiving is an important and stressful job. This is true whether you care for an ill parent, partner or child.
Women caregivers report that they are often isolated. They may feel that nobody understands how strongly their role as caregiver affects their lives. While these women may feel needed, they also often have negative feelings. These can include:
You and your loved ones need to recognize and accept these feelings.
Remember, as the caregiver, you need to look after yourself. That way you can meet your own needs as well as those of your loved ones. Here are some ways you can help yourself and your family:
Whenever you can, give yourself a break. You can't help anyone else if you are in need of help yourself.
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