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- Website: NICE - National Initiative for Care of the Elderly
- Resource type: Article
Summary - The message of this resource is:
As a caregiver, remember to take care of yourself. Be physically active regularly and try a pedometer to help you walk more. Eat a balanced, nutritious diet for good health.
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Keywords
caregiving, stress, caring, walking
How was this rated?
Step 1 - Evidence-based
Is this information reliable, based on scientific research?
Step 2 - Transparency
Is it clear who developed the resource and how?
Step 3 - Usability
Is the information easy to understand and easy to use?
Rated on: 7/6/2015 4:23:58 PM
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