Caring for yourself while caring for others

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Research* shows 43% of the global population supports a family member or loved one with long-term medical conditions. More than one in 5 caregivers say they have completely changed their daily routine as a result.

 

28%

say their role as caregiver has negatively impacted their other relationships.

32%

say caregiving takes a large emotional toll on them.

24%

say they do not have enough support to properly care for the person they are looking after.

Tips for Caregivers

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1

Woman with a heart

Don’t try to do this alone.

Reach out to loved ones, medical professionals, NGOs and your community.

2

Make sure you get enough rest

This includes time for yourself and setting boundaries on what you can do.

3

Man with pain

Don’t neglect aches and pains

Caregiving can be physical work and you might be straining your body. See a healthcare professional before it gets worse.

4

Let go of guilt

You won’t be perfect all the time. But you are enough.

5

Fill your own cup

Don’t stop doing things that make you happy. You need as much care as anyone else.

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For more tips from experts and other carers, please visit the Caregivers section on this site.

JAN 2023 NPS-ALL-NP-00756

All stats have been taken from this article: https://www.tevapharm.com/patients-and-caregivers/behind-the-numbers-who-cares-for-the-carers.