Caregiver Tip of the Day - November 2009
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November 1: Work off stress. Exercise regularly.
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November 2: Take charge of your life.
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November 3: Give yourself positive reinforcement.
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November 4: Remember to be good to yourself. Love, honor and value yourself.
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November 5: You’re doing a very hard job and you deserve some quality time just for you.
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November 6: Laugh about something everyday.
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November 7: Seek, accept, and at times, demand help.
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November 8: Seek support from other caregivers—- you are not alone.
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November 9: Take daily, weekly, monthly and yearly breaks.
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November 10: Stand up for your rights as a caregiver and a citizen.
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November 11: Eat 3 balanced meals daily.
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November 12: Trust your instincts. Most of the time they’ll lead you in the right direction.
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November 13: Grieve for your losses, feel the way you feel and allow yourself to dream new dreams.
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November 14: Give yourself permission to have a good cry.
November 15: Educate yourself about your loved one’s condition. Information is empowering. -
November 16: Watch out for signs of depression and get professional help when needed.
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November 17: Let your friends help you.
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November 18: There’s a difference between caring and doing. Establish your limits.
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November 19: You have the right to set limits on what you can or will do.
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November 20: Try not to look at the whole picture. Take things a bit at a time.
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November 21: Give yourself lots of credit.
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November 22: Establish daily routines.
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November 23: Get organized.
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November 24: Join a community support group.
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November 25: Don’t help too much. Let the one you are caring for do as much as they can.
