"Take Care to Give Care"
November is National Family Caregivers Month and this year’s theme is to “Take Care to Give Care.” The first rule of taking care of others: take care of yourself first. Caregiving can be a rewarding experience, but it is also physically and emotionally demanding. The stress of dealing with caregiving responsibilities leads to a higher risk of health issues among the Nation’s 90 million family caregivers. So, as a family caregiver, remember to pay attention to your own physical and mental health, and get proper rest and nutrition. Only by taking care of yourself can you be stro...
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