Taking Care of the Caregiver: Survival and Self-Care Techniques

Explore essential survival and self-care techniques for caregivers in this 54-minute conference talk from the 2022 National Scleroderma Foundation Education Conference. Learn about the challenges of chronic illness caregiving, recognize signs of burnout, and discover practical tools to maintain well-being. Gain insights on advocating for patients, finding assistance, and navigating healthcare processes. Delve into self-care strategies, including the importance of pets, gratitude practices, and setting boundaries. Understand the dynamic nature of caregiving and access valuable resources to support your journey as a caregiver.

Introduction
Who is a caregiver
Chronic illness
Caregiver burnout
Tools you can do
Patient Health Questionnaire
Survival Tools
Being an Advocate
Finding an Aid
CDPAP
Healthcare Proxy
References
Asking for Help
SelfCare Ideas
Pets
SelfCare Solutions
Gratitudes
The Doodle
Setting Limits
Dynamic Process
You are Beautiful
Resources
Thank you