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Prioritizing Your Own Well Being

Family Caregiver Alliance

Generally aimed at other types of caregivers and supporters, but this video and the linked brief article “Guide to Taking Care of Yourself” have broad relevance.

Related lessons in the Akin Family Program

Your self-care matters
Understand why your needs matter and how to take better care of yourself.

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