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Caregiver Support Resources
Support people are important to individuals with SCI. Support person can feel very tired, stressed, and overwhelmed to balance between the care and other duties. It’s important to know support person’s difficulties and to keep them healthy. Here are some resources for support person.
Consider setting a routine to feel less overwhelmed and remember to take one step at a time.
Self-care for support persons is important. One support person said he has one night he spends with family, where “my aunts make food and we play poker together . . .” Setting a regular time to take care of yourself can encourage you to get through the week.
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