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Providing care for a loved one can be very rewarding – the positive feeling of helping someone, building a closer relationship with someone you love and spending cherished time with your care recipient. Sadly though, caregiving can also add to your financial and emotional stress, increase your chances of developing depression and can even worsen your own medical conditions. This section focuses on the skills that you need to take care of yourself and to enjoy more of the positive elements of being a caregiver.
- Taking Care of Yourself
One of the biggest challenges for caregivers is finding the time and energy to take care of their own health. It is important that you attend support groups, talk with friends, get exercise and plenty of sleep, eat well and participate in other activities to help maintain a balance. Taking care of yourself will allow you to provide better care for your loved one. Also, you may need to learn to accept help when it’s offered and ask for help when it’s needed.
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As the primary caregiver, friends and family will look to you for information and guidance. Learning about CJD will help you to answer some of their questions, but you may need a different way to explain it to children. Furthermore, family dynamics can change with a serious illness. Being prepared for different reactions will help you avoid destructive cycles.
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