10 TIPS FOR CAREGIVERS

Cancer affects not only the person diagnosed but also the people who care about that person. Caregivers to someone with cancer spend an average of 8 hours per day providing care to their loved one. The demands of caregiving depend on several different things — the stage of disease, the type of treatment, symptoms and side effects experienced, and more.

If you’re stepping into the caregiver role for the first time, you may have questions such as:

What should I do now? Where do I start?
How can I help?
Can I manage this new role with my other responsibilities?
Will I be able to find time for self-care?

Here are 10 tips to help you find balance, support, and connection

Source: cancersupportcommunity.org