Living with someone who has a brain tumor

Sometimes the demands of caring for your loved one who has a brain tumor combined with stress of everyday life can be overwhelming. Here are 7 tips to help you care for yourself and your loved one.

• Recognize signs of stress in yourself.

• Form a support network of friends and family to share duties.

• Make time for yourself to do things that you enjoy.

• Maintain contact with others and try not to give up your hobbies.

• Encourage your loved on on how well they are doing.

• Use written daily schedules to create routine for both you and your loved one.

• Join support groups.

Resources:

• Family Caregiver Alliance

  800-445-8106 (in CA only) or 415-434-3388

• National Family Caregivers Association

  800.896.3650 E-mail: info@nfcacares.org

• National Parent to Parent Support and Information System

  800-651-1151

• Well Spouse Foundation

  800-838-0879

Books:

The Power of Two: Surviving Serious Illness with an Attitude and an Advocate