11/13/2025
Showing up for yourself allows you to show up for others. If you're a caregiver, here's how you can take care of yourself, too:
- Make time for yourself, away from caregiving responsibilities. This can be an adjustment at first, and you may feel guilty stepping away. Understand that you need this time to recharge to avoid burnout.
- Talk with a mental health provider and join caregiver support groups.
- Ask for help. This can look like a trusted friend or family member helping with your daily tasks like running errands, grocery shopping and cleaning, or assigning caregiving responsibilities. Look into organizations that can help with respite care.
- Have conversations about completing important paperwork with the person you're taking care of. While these topics can be hard to discuss at first, starting the conversation now, rather than later, can provide you both with peace of mind through the caregiving journey.