You can learn to control this disease instead of letting it control you!

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1. Choose to take charge of your life, and don't let your loved

one's illness or disability always take center stage.

2. Remember to be good to yourself. Love, honor and value

yourself. You're doing a very hard job and you deserve some

quality time, just for you.

3. Watch out for signs of depression, and don't delay in getting

professional help when you need it.

4. When people offer to help, accept the offer and suggest specific

things that they can do.

5. Educate yourself about your loved one's condition. Information

is empowering.

6. There's a difference between caring and doing. Be open to

technologies and ideas that promote your loved one's independence.

7. Trust your instincts. Most of the time they'll lead you in the

right direction.

8. Grieve for your losses, and then allow yourself to dream new

dreams.

9. Stand up for your rights as a caregiver and a citizen.

10. Seek support from other caregivers. There is great strength in knowing

you are not alone. 

 

(Source: National Family Caregivers Association)