Bryan talks to Leslie Baker, clinical director of Alive Hospice’s Murfreesboro Team...

What: Self Care for the Caregiver (a free community event hosted by Alive Hospice)

When: March 22 from 2-4 p.m.

Where: Belle Aire Baptist Church, 1307 N. Rutherford Blvd. in Murfreesboro

Who: People who are currently caring for an ill loved one AND people who may someday serve as a primary caregiver

Cost: FREE

How to register: By phone (call 896-4663) or online (visit www.alivehospice.org and look under News & Events)

Other details: For many primary caregivers, taking care of themselves is an afterthought when a loved one is ill. They may even feel guilty about it. What they may not realize: Good self care is not only better for primary caregivers; it’s also better for their loved ones.

This event will help Murfreesboro residents learn tips to help them manage stress and avoid burn-out as they care for a loved one.