If you've ever been a caregiver to a loved one, you know how taxing it can be. Lifespans have increased and a lot of us are finding ourselves caring for an elderly parent. It can be emotionally, mentally and physically draining, while also leaving us feeling isolated at times. With all the stress that comes with this role, it's important to take advantage of resources available to help fulfill your role and keep yourself healthy, too. One of these resources is a good old-fashioned book. Below you will find a list of 8 titles featured in an article from NextAvenue, ranging from practical how-to books to memoirs.

1. The Conscious Caregiver: A Mindful Approach to Caring for Your Loved One Without Losing Yourself by Linda Abbit

2. While They’re Still Here: A Memoir by Patricia Williams

3. My Two Elaines: Learning, Coping, and Surviving as an Alzheimer’s Caregiver by Martin J. Schreiber

4. Living With Dying: A Complete Guide for Caregivers by Katie Ortlip and Jahnna Beecham

5. Holding the Net: Caring for My Mother on the Tightrope of Aging by Melanie P. Merriman

6. The Spectrum of Hope: An Optimistic New Approach to Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Dementias by Dr. Gayatri Devi

7. A Guide for Caregiving: What’s Next? Planning for Safety, Quality, and Compassionate Care for Your Loved One and Yourself by Tina Marrelli

8. Caregiver Defined: Words that Honor the Work of the Caregiver by Michael Fortuna, with illustrations by Peg Lee

Pick up a copy of one of these for yourself or anyone else you know that may in the middle of caring for a loved one. It's critical that you take time for yourself.