Caring For A Loved One

loved one, you want to do your best. You want to help with all the day-to-day activities that he or she can’t managealone. While trying to do it all, family caregivers can become over- whelmed and put their own emotional and physical health at risk. As this happens, the level of care me EL for their loved one mayalso suffer. ' . ae Acknowledging that you are a family caregiveris the first step in getting help. Recognizing the symptoms of burnout and getting assistance can help you adapt and enjoy the personal rewards of family caregiving. The National Family Caregivers Association and the National Alliance for Caregiving urge you to visit the nonprofit Web site www.familycaregiving101.org. Made possible by the generous support of Eisai Inc., a New Jersey-based pharmaceutical com- pany, this Web site is a goodfirst stop for family caregivers beginning to seek information and sup- port. It provides new ideas and resources that can help you get help, feel better and do better.