In Caring for Others, Don’t Forget Yourself
You are the steady presence in someone’s life, but your wellbeing matters too. Get quick tools, simple check-ins, and real help when you’re burned out, stretched thin, or just need a breather.
Why Self-Care Matters
When you're caring for an aging loved one, taking care of yourself isn't selfish, it's essential for providing good care. You can't pour from an empty cup. When caregivers become exhausted, overwhelmed, or burnt out, their ability to provide patient, compassionate care suffers.
Self-care ensures you maintain the physical energy, emotional resilience, and mental clarity needed to support your loved one effectively over time.
Where to Begin
Everyone’s caregiving journey is different, but one thing is true for all of us: you can’t care for others without caring for yourself. Whatever you're feeling, you’re not alone. Even the smallest act of self-care can make a difference.
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Consider the different types of self-care you can consider
Where to Begin
Everyone’s caregiving journey is different, but one thing is true for all of us: you can’t care for others without caring for yourself. Whatever you're feeling, you’re not alone. Even the smallest act of self-care can make a difference.
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Consider the different types of self-care you can consider
Take our Burnout Quiz : Quiz: Caregiver Burnout Check-In
Respite Planning Worksheet
Managing Stress and Emotions
Learn practical techniques to handle caregiver overwhelm, process difficult emotions, and manage daily stress while maintaining your mental health and providing compassionate care.
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Learn how to identify when stress becomes un healthy
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Building Your Support Network
Discover how to create a reliable team of family members, friends, and professional resources to share caregiving responsibilities and prevent isolation and burnout.
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Find your support team for your and your loved one
Practical Self-Care Solutions
Find realistic, guilt-free self-care strategies that fit into demanding caregiving schedules, helping you maintain your physical health, emotional well-being, and energy for sustainable care.
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Consider the different types of self-care you can consider
Government Resources
Find local respite services, so that you can focus on self-care