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Top Caregiver Tips for Maintaining Health and Well-Being

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Stephanie Marko

If you’re a caregiver, one of the most important things you can do is carve out time for yourself. Try to make this a conscious effort every day. It can be as simple as spending 10 minutes taking a walk, diving into the latest bestseller or weeding your garden.

Caring for yourself is one of the most important things you can do as a caregiver. It's key to maintaining your own health and well-being. When you feel better, you can take better care of your loved one.

Keep these simple steps in mind to ensure you find the time and resources to take care of yourself: 

  1. Get regular physical activity.
  2. Maintain a heart-healthy diet.
  3. Get enough sleep.
  4. Make time for yourself.
  5. Keep humor in your life.
  6. Get out and about. 
  7. Watch out for depression. 
  8. Take care of business.
  9. Keep medical and dental appointments.
  10. Think positive. 
  11. Learn to cope with stress. 
  12. Stay connected with the outside world. 

Full article: https://www.heart.org/en/health-topics/caregiver-support/tips-for-staying-healthy-and-active