Caregivers often lose themselves in providing care. Remember — you have rights too. Post this Bill of Rights where you can see it to remind yourself of your value.

1. You have the right to receive the knowledge, resources, training and support you need to be successful as a caregiver.

2. You have the right to acknowledge your own needs and to expect those needs to be met.

3. You have the right to enjoy a well-rounded and meaningful life that includes family, friends, work, activities you love and time to yourself.

4. You have the right to seek and accept help from community, family, friends and support services.

5. You have the right to access quality services that treat you and the person you are caring for with dignity and consideration.

6. You have the right to all of your feelings as a caregiver, from the moments of unexpected joy to those of anger and frustration.

7. You have the right to be a part of a caregiving team rather than having to do it all by yourself.

8. You have the right to ask for — and receive — appreciation and respect for your caregiving.

9. You have the right to acknowledge that the unique gift of your time, energy and emotions has as much value as any caregiving task.