Caregiver Tips
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Overview
Many people are caring for a chronically ill or disabled spouse, parent, or other family member. Caregiving can be a rewarding experience, especially when you know that your care makes a positive difference. However, caregiving can be difficult. There are three tips to being a good caregiver:
- Take care of yourself first.
- Don't help too much.
- Don't do it alone.
This topic will tell you more about these tips and how they can help both you and the person you are caring for.
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| Last updated: | March 15, 2007 |
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| Author: | Debby Golonka, MPH |
| Reviewed By: | Patrice Burgess, MD - Family Medicine |
| Editors: | Sydney Youngerman-Cole, RN, BSN, RNC, Pat Truman, MATC |
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