Resources for Caregivers

Caregiver Self-Care Activities

We honor the efforts of Veteran caregivers.  Each day you support the health and wellbeing of our nations’ Veterans. This daily effort can take a toll on your wellbeing. These materials can help you become more aware of the stress you face. They can also help you see how it has taken a toll on your relationships and your general wellbeing.  Please review the materials below. They can help you find ways to care for yourself and  support healthy relationships.

Building on the Small Moments of Self-Care

These materials provide a review of how stress may can impact your wellbeing. There is a wealth of activities to support your self-care.  Take some moments each day for self-care. A month of self-care daily reflections are provided to support you. Give yourself the gift of a month filled with daily small moments of attention to you. 

Self-Care Assessment and Daily Attention Diary (PDF)

• Week 1(PDF)
• Week 2(PDF)
• Week 3(PDF)
• Week 4(PDF)

Once you complete this month-long diary, review your progress and goals with this worksheet. 

• Post Month Self-Care Reflection Worksheet (PDF)

A Caregivers Journey to Self-Enrichment Journal

Give yourself the gift of time to quietly contemplate the prompting questions in this journal.  Our hope is that this offers you an opportunity to find clarity, direction, and greater insight into the unique and treasured gift that you are.  Enjoy the exploration!

• A Caregivers Journey to Self-Enrichment - Journal(PDF)

Caregiver Connections Your Source of Strength and Support

We all need support and connection to others.  You can grow your network of supports. You can nurture your current relationships, so they are a greater source of support.  Invest in this critical life force for your wellbeing. You deserve the gift of connection!

• Caregiver Connections Your Source of Strength and Support (PDF)

Caregiver Workbook Module 1: Caregiver Self-Care

• Caregiver Workbook Module 1: Caregiver Self-Care(PDF)

You deserve to care for you as you care for your Veteran!
Thank You, for all that you do!

Publications on various health topics can be found within the VA Veteran’s Health Library. 

Need Help?

Call VA’s Caregiver Support Line (CSL) at 1-855-260-3274 to learn more about the support that is available to you, and for assistance connecting with the Caregiver Support Team/Coordinator, at your local VA Medical Center.

Your local Caregiver Support Coordinator is a licensed professional who can support you by matching you with services for which you are eligible, and providing you with valuable information about resources that can help you stay smart, strong and organized as you care for the Veteran you love.

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