Looking after your own health and wellbeing is important while caring for a person with a terminal illness. Ensuring your own self-care can help you manage the stress, renew your energy, and improve the relationship with you and the person you are caring for. It can also help you cope during grief and bereavement.

CarerHelp has self-care tips (324kb, pdf), resources and practical insights from carers and health professionals to help you get started. They include pointers on how to stay fit physically and mentally, create a support group and look after yourself after the death of the person you are caring for.

Start your own self-care plan now with these resources. By ensuring your own self-care, you will be better equipped in caring for others and looking after your overall health and wellbeing.