- Remember to meet your physical needs; eat nutritious meals, exercise and get enough sleep
- Ask for help from faraway relatives and friends, making a list of what they can do to help
- Use help from community resources; geriatric care manager, home health aides, homemakers and home repair services
- Give yourself a break and take time to relax; Adult day centers, home health agency, nursing home, or assisted living residences may accept short-term residents
- Get organized and stay positive: Simple tools like calendars and to-do lists can help you prioritize your responsibilities. Do your best to avoid negativity
