CancerCompass message board discussion started by Cindy611 on 4/22/2007 http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,11497,0.htm Sat, 11 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT Sat, 11 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://backend.userland.com/rss RSS.NET: http://www.rssdotnet.com/ I saw this on the website wanted to make sure it was shared   10 Tips for Family Caregivers Chose to take charge of your life, and do not let your loved one's illness or disability always take center stage.Remeber to be good to yourself. Love, honor and value yourself. You are doing a very hard job and you deserve some quality time, just for you.Watch out for signs of depression, and do not delay in getting professional help when you need it.When people offer to help, accept the offer and suggest specific things that they can do.Educate yourself about your loved one's condition. Information is empoweringThere is a difference between caring and doing. Be open to technologies and ideas that promote your loved one's independence.Trust your instincts. Most time they'll lead you in the right directionGrieve for your losses, and then allow yourself to dream new dreams.Stand up for your rights as a caregiver and a citizen.Seek support from other caregivers. There is great strength in knowing you are not alone. Cindy611 Sun, 22 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT Nice points.Especially the stand up for your rights one. Not enough people do that. Kilgh Sun, 22 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT Excellent.  Glad you posted that.  Everyone needs to hear that.  Marymaz Sun, 22 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT Mazzy,you should post that poem that you sent me, it really sums it all up.  i didn't get to read your other email yet but will try to get to it tonight.  thanks again!!!!Cindy Cindy611 Mon, 23 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT these are great tips. i am emailing them to my mother. thanks Daembrey Sun, 29 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT Wonderful and helpful tips.Thank you for posting it.Beth Njtwinmom Wed, 02 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT