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Taking care of yourself
Before learning about what you can do to continue to help your loved one, keep in mind a few things concerning your own care.
SET ASIDE TIME FOR YOU
Take a daily walk or try light activities like stretching to boost your physical and mental well-being. Carving out time for yourself to unwind is important and you deserve it.
MAINTAIN BOUNDARIES
As a care partner, setting boundaries is tough but crucial. Talk with your loved one about your limits and make sure to take breaks when needed.
REACH OUT
Seek help from friends, family, or services for support if you're feeling overwhelmed. Taking care of yourself will also help you give your loved one the best care possible.
Monitoring for side effects
Treatment can feel overwhelming for your loved one—but keeping an eye out for side effects is a simple and meaningful way to help.
Help your loved one by keeping track of how they are feeling throughout their treatment and by noting any changes to their normal routine. For example:
Have you noticed if they’re eating less than usual or if their eating habits have changed?
Are they experiencing any nausea or vomiting?
Have you noticed any new mouth sores, or have any existing sores become worse, making it harder for them to eat or drink?
Have you noticed any big changes in how they're feeling emotionally or mentally?
Do they mention having dry eyes, eye pain, redness, swelling, irritation, excessive tearing, or any other eye problems?
Are they having trouble breathing, or experiencing shortness of breath, a cough, a fever, or any other new or worsening breathing symptoms?
Your care and attention make a big difference. If you notice any changes in your loved one's health, kindly bring it up with them and help them share any side effects with their care team.
This is not a complete list of side effects for DATROWAY.
Helpful ways to assist your loved one
- Help your loved one monitor their side effects. Pay close attention to any side effects, noting when they happen and how severe they are, so your loved one doesn't have to worry about tracking it themselves. Remind your loved one to share side effects with their care team.
- Keep track of their appointments or help them schedule their appointments.
Encourage them to stick to their treatments that help manage side effects. You can remind your loved one when they need to take their medications at home.
- Don’t go through it alone. Your mental and physical health are important too. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, reach out to other family members or friends for help, or visit the Savings & Support page for other resources and organizations that can offer guidance and support.
