How to stay active while caregiving

Exercise is a great way to take care of yourself while you are caring for other people. There are many emotional benefits of exercise including: reducing feelings of depression, increasing your energy level, and improving your sleep. An easy way to incorporate physical activity into your day is by being active with the person you care for. Here are some things you can do together: Take a walk together each day. Do exercise videos made for older people. Dance to the person’s favorite songs. Learn more about how to take care of yourself while caregiving on our website. Share this information on social media: #Caregivers—staying physically active is a great way to take care of yourself while you care for others. Learn more about self-care here: https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/alzheimers-caregiving-caring-yourself  #Go4LifeMonth