Happy Holidays to YOU; 5 Ways to Care for Yourself This Christmas

Great article. I work with caregivers and a common situation we are always trying to prevent is caregiver burnout. It can easily become overwhelming and all consuming. Respite is also a great option, if it's available, to give caregivers time or themselves.

Good for you! I devoted my time to my mother instead of the rest of my family and when she was asked how her Christmas was, all she had to say was, not so good. Also, the rest of my family felt neglected. The worst Christmas ever! Will do it different next year!

So very true! I also gave myself permission this year to do MY family's holidays things first, instead of getting my parents squared away first. My father exhibited his usual cantankerousness and my mother her usual weepiness when I said I could not come over NOW, but would be by in the morning to help decorate. And it was one small step to feeling a little more in control, if not actually acknowledged.