Caregivers can wear many hats. If you don't take care of yourself you could end up in a bad situation. You must pay attention to the other important aspects of your life such as your spouse, family, friends, job, hobbies and favorite activities. High levels of stress, fatigue and health problems are all possibilities for family caregivers who don’t care for themselves.

You aren’t a bad person for needing time for yourself. We all need to get away momentarily from our cares and concerns so that we can rest, recharge and restore ourselves. It’s good for your health, and it’s good for your relationship with your loved one. When you’re well rested, you and your loved one will both benefit. If you want to rediscover your true self without depriving your loved one of the care and attention he or she needs, Frankie Mae Foundation caregiver respite services can help relieve some of the stress with help from our Partners caregiver services. They can help with the following: