Self Help for the Caregiver   

The act of caregiving is giving of oneself to help others.  For some this is a very natural way of behaving and responding to people in need, others may unexpectedly find themselves in a cargiving situation.  Regardless of the circumstance, it's important to remember, in the service of others, do not become a disservice to yourself. 

The following topics of interest focus on the help and support you need to help others. Informal caregiving is both a challenging and rewarding experience. Understanding how to balance the responsibilities by learning to take care of your needs and involving others helps to manage the natural stress and isolation of being a caregiver.   This program of interest will help you examine the impact of the caregiver role on physical and psychological health. Identify techniques for caregiver stress management. Have an understanding of the therapeutic benefits of humor.