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== Recommended reading for care providers == * [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1h_ZwdR4567k-mSoWahnC_id0F_fAA3Fb/view Caring for People with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis]<ref name=":14">{{Cite web|url=https://drive.google.com/file/d/1h_ZwdR4567k-mSoWahnC_id0F_fAA3Fb/view?usp=embed_facebook | title = Caregivers Guide to ME.pdf | last = | first = | authorlink = | date = |website=Google Docs|publisher=MEAction|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=2019-03-31}}</ref> by #[[MEAction]] <blockquote>Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (also known as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome or ME/CFS) is a complex, challenging disease for everyone involved - not least the caregiver. Caring for someone with ME will require adaptability, steadfast patience and commitment over many years, if not a lifetime.<ref name=":14" /></blockquote> :Table of Contents: ::1) Educate Yourself ::2) Take Care of Yourself ::3) Family Dynamic ::4) Relationship with the Patient ::5) Resources ::6) Advocate ::7) Power of Attorney ::8) Get Organized ::9) Join the Community ::10) Read more<ref name=":14" /> Nurse [[Greg Crowhurst]] has cared for his wife [[Linda Crowhurst|Linda]] for decades as she is [[Severe and very severe ME|very severely ill with ME]]. Greg has written several books on caring for someone with ME. *[[Severe ME - Featuring: "Justice for Karina Hansen"]] *[[Severe ME: Notes for Carers]] *[[Caring for ME]] '''Other books/guides''' *[[A Beginner's Guide to ME/CFS]] *[[Caring For The M.E. Patient]] *[[Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/ME: Support for Family and Friends]] *[[Understanding M.E. - A Guide For Friends, Family & Carers]] *[[What Is M.E.? A Guide For Children]]
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