Today Rebekkah White and I concluded our series on Taking Care of Ill and Aging Family Members. I shared some of the important tips that I have learned over the last 6 years of taking care of my father with Vascular Dementia.

Tips for Caregivers:

• Find the right doctor. Make sure that you are working with a doctor that you feel comfortable with and that you feel is listening to you.
• Check out Community Resources. There are often county resources that can help you find help, respite, and other programs that can help you and your family.
• TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF. As a caregiver it is important that you take care of yourself, find support groups to help with your emotional state, hire help and use respite programs to give yourself a break, and most importantly don’t ignore your physical needs make sure that you get the support you need, enough sleep, and nutrition! YOU ARE IMPORTANT!!

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Guest Links:
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There will be no show on July 3rd, JTS will return on July 10th with Paula Klee Parish author of “Journey to Be Your Own Best Friend”

Until next time, enjoy the journey to self and everything in between.

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