1. Taking care of yourself CAREGIVER’S PASSION

2. BODY Nutrition Recharge MIND Reach out SPIRIT Fellowship Allow Grieving Exercise Meditation Health Restoration Relaxation Recreation Prayer

3.  NUTRITION: You need make sure that you eat well and fuel your body with the energy needed to take care of others. Keep balance diet and take supplements.  RECHARGE:  Take enough time to recharge your batteries. Take smalls naps, get a comfortable chair, stretch, take short showers, drink plenty of water.  HEALTH :  Take care of your own health. Keep your annual visits, don’t neglect yourself, listen to your body, “are you getting tire or are you getting sick” FUEL YOUR BODY

4.  RELAXATION: – Learn a relaxation technique such as progressive relaxation.  RESTORATION: – Restore your mind by focusing in other issues, other people, an positive things or events.  RECREATION: – Take time for a short walk, open the windows, listen to music, watch a fun movie.  REACH-OUT: – Let others know when you are tired, when you need a break, when you need to talk. RESTORE YOUR MIND

5.  PRAYER: – Stay connected with God, pour our your fears, frustration, needs, to Him who cares.  MEDITATION: – Take time to meditate in God’s Word, in all that is good. Go to happy place and rest.  FELLOWSHIP: – Stay connected with your fellow believer. Allow visitors to spent time with you as well.  GRIEVING: – Allow yourself to grief. Take time to cry if you need it. Deal with your emotions now. RENEW YOUR SPIRIT

6. .. Questions & answers

7.  American cancer society  www.cancersupportcommunity.org www.cancersupportcommunity.org  www.cancer.net www.cancer.net  www.helpforcancercaregivers.org www.helpforcancercaregivers.org Resources