Motto for Self Care
 

• Ask for help; you may be surprised at how much help is available!
• Learn about the disability or illness; being prepared can reduce stress.
• Take time for yourself, so that you stay healthy.  If you become ill, who will care for your loved one?
• Take a break; it can refresh you and renew your energy for caregiving.
• You are not alone; there are many others in your community who are also caregiving.  It will help you to share your questions, feelings, and joys about caregiving.
• Think of one good thing that has happened today.

Help the Caregiver
 

• Listening is the most important thing you can do for a caregiver.
• Give the caregiver a break by offering to stay with their loved one.
• Invite the caregiver to go out.
• Offer special help, such as shopping, yard work, banking, etc.
• Don't give advice unless it is asked for.
• Be supportive of decisions the caregiver makes.

How can you be involved?
 

Join Caregivers Muskoka/Parry Sound!

Annual Membership of $1.00 includes quarterly newsletter
& resource guide.

Caregivers Muskoka/Parry Sound
Box 156
Bracebridge ON   P1L 1T6
705-646-7677  or  1-800-777-2205

  Funded by the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care