Avoiding Caregiver Burnout
It’s vital for caregivers to prioritize self-care, and to reach out for the help they may need.
- If you’re a caregiver, ask family members for help with tasks (e.g., shopping, house cleaning, and errands), and include them in caregiving decisions.
- Identify the caregiving tasks or situations that typically trigger stress for you, and strategize about how to handle them better.
- Take care of yourself in areas such as diet, rest, and exercise. Take breaks, and continue to do the things you enjoy.
Working on Wellness
If you’re a caregiver, recognize that you cannot take care of others unless you take care of yourself too. Here are some tips for maintaining your energy and enthusiasm.
- Plan to meet friends occasionally for outside activities. Strive to stay involved in things that give you purpose beyond your caregiving role.
- Practice relaxation techniques. Continue with your medical appointments. Spot signs that you need time off and more support.
Daily Diligence
Many adults face the challenge of coordinating care for elderly relatives who are geographically distant. Know that you can provide valuable help even when not nearby.
- Develop an understanding of your relative’s health issues and other needs. Serve as an information coordinator for the family regarding medicines, community resources, and insurance benefits.
- Stay in regular contact, and provide emotional support and occasional respite care for the primary on-site caregiver.
Getting Help
- Asking for help when needed will allow you more time for yourself and boost your caregiving resilience.
- By participating in a local or online support group, you’ll get caregiving tips from others facing the same challenges you are.
- Finding appropriate support services can be as much an act of caregiving as providing them yourself.
- Arranging for respite care services (in-home or at a center) will give you much-needed time off.
- Don't forget, BMC offers backup elder care through Bright Horizons if you need backup care for your loved one.
Source: magellanascend.com
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