Caring for Ourselves, The Caregivers
It is extremely important for the caregiver to take good care of him or herself as well as the care-receivers. CareGiving can be a thankless, exhausting job and it may seem selfish to take care of oneself when the care-receivers require so much attention. To fail to do so, however, can be destructive. Jesus said, "Love God....Love Neighbor...Love Self."
The following guidelines are for care givers who feel overwhelmed, tired, frustrated, lonely, or like a "Caged Bird