Hello,

How nice from you to take care for your father in law but don't forget
you need also rest
Watch a movie. Go for a jog. Take yourself out to dinner. These are
just a few of the things that you, as a caregiver, can do for yourself
when you have time off. But here's an important thing to remember: take
your time off away from where you do your caregiving. So, schedule a
time to be away from your caregiving duties and then enjoy some leisure
activities of your own.

First and foremost, as a caregiver, you'll need plenty of rest. Add to
that a steady amount of regular physical exercise and a healthy diet.
Don't forget to set aside time for entertainment, too! Last, but not
least, you'll need your friends and family even more to talk with about
your support responsibilities and your feelings. A caregiver's health
and well-being are just as important as the Parkinson's disease
patient's. As a result, it's important that both a caregiver and the
patient stay healthy throughout their relationship together

The health of the caregiver—your health, in other words—is important to
you and to the patient. Some ways that you can cope include getting
enough rest, eating a healthy diet, and engaging in regular exercise.
Also, try talking about how you're feeling with a close friend, family
member, or counselor. This will help you deal with the emotions that
you are going through. As a caregiver, you are working and caring
closely for a patient with Parkinson's disease. Observing a patient go
through the stages of Parkinson's disease can be stressful. Take good
care of yourself.

Caregivers should listen to their family and friends. If someone you
know expresses concern for your well-being, listen to them. You may be
worn out and need a break.

I hope that will help you
Friendly
Tina


--- In nobordersforparkinsondisease@yahoogroups.com, "Amy"
<lilmom23kids@...> wrote:
>
> Hi I am new to this group and today is ahard day. I help take care of
> my father in law who has parkinsons. He is in the final stages and for
> the last 3 weeks he has been hullinating. Now its getting worse and he
> is getting aggitated. He keeps wanting to get out of his chair and is
> very confused as to where is is. I try to keep him calm but im getting
> frustateed too. My mother in law is working but quiting her job next
> wek. We have a family of 8 here and everyone pitches in to take care
> of dad. how can i keep myself from getting angry and feeling so
> helpless. I love taking care of dad. any suggetstions
>