If you're a caregiver of an ailing loved one, you know you are doing one of the most important and most difficult jobs out there. You also know that when you're not well, your loved one isn't getting the best care possible. But, do you know the toll caregiving may be having on your health?

The Department of Health and Human Services (DHS) and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) are sponsoring a satellite broadcast for caregivers on June 25, 2008, 1-2:30 PM (EST). The broadcast, Health Implications of Caregiving, is designed to help caregivers

• Learn about the impact caregiving is having on your health.
• Learn simple tips to preserve your health while caring for a loved one.
• Hear about programs specifically developed to support you.

For more information about the broadcast, send an email to caregivers@cms.hhs.gov.

You can register for the broadcast here.

Health Tips for Caregivers