As a Caregiver I have the right to….
September 5th, 2006 by RespiteMatch.comReceive respectful and honest treatment from health care providers.
Be assertive in making sure the person I assist receives the care they need.
Share my concerns, fears, hopes, and grief with others.
Honor the wishes of the person for whom I care.
Ask for and accept help.
Take care of myself so that I can continue to provide assistance.
Seek and receive information about how to best provide care.
Treat the time we have together as sacred time.
Control the things that I can and let go of the things I cannot.
Surround myself with friends and family who will support me.
Acknowledge my accomplishments as a caregiver, the new skills I have learned, the hidden strengths I have uncovered, the things I have done that I never thought I could do.
