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5 NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS FOR
CAREGIVERS
PRIORITIZE YOUR OWN
HEALTH
Generally, caregivers tend to be big-
hearted and willing to devote
themselves towards the well being of
the person they are taking care of. In the
process, the caregiver's health takes
the backseat and often results in some
greater risk such as cancer, diabetes.
It is important to note that as a
caregiver you can only take care of
others if you are fit and fine otherwise it
will not be possible for you.
GET MORE SLEEP
Sleep is an important part of your
health. Getting an adequate amount
of sleep is necessary to stay healthy. It
is tough for caregivers to get 7-8 hours
of sleep but some way or the other
you have to try and add a little bit of
extra time for sleeping. Try to set your
bedtime 15 minutes earlier than
usual. This way you will be able to
add 15 more minutes to your sleep
time. Gradually increase the time this
way and your health will start
improving.
GET 'ME' TIME
If you are a caregiver then having
time for yourself is rare. When you
are not taking care of any senior
person, you are taking up other
responsibilities. In the process, you
don't get the all-important time for
yourself. It is important for you to
take some time out from your busy
schedule as it is essential for your
health and well being.
SPEND SOME QUALITY TIME
Like many caregivers, you are busy
all the time taking care of your loved
ones. You are taking care of all the
daily needs of your aging parents but
you are not really spending quality
time with them. While taking care of
your loved one, make sure to have a
lot of fond memories together. Plan
a fun activity once a week so that
you can connect with your loved
ones.
PLAN FOR THE FUTURE
It is a tough thing to accept but
there will be a day when you will
no longer be able to provide care
for your loved ones. That can
happen due to your physical
ability or the condition of your
loved one is out of your control.
Planning ahead will be helpful for
you as it will save a lot of time and
stress.
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