Prioritising you: Self-care for carers

Looking after yourself

Taking time for yourself as a carer is not a luxury- its essential. Caring for a loved one with dementia can be emotionally and physically exhausting, and you cannot pour from an empty cup. Even small moments of time just for you can make a real difference. Something as simple as going out for a coffee with friends, taking a short walk, or sitting quietly with a book can help you reset, breathe, and feel like yourself again.

You don't need long breaks for them to matter. Short, regular  moments of rest can reduce stress, lift your mood, and help you return to caring with more patience and energy. Taking time for yourself is not selfish it is part of being a good carer. You matter to.