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Whether you become a caregiver gradually or all of sudden due to a crisis, or whether you are a caregiver willingly or by default, many emotions surface when you take on the job of caregiving.
More adults these days find themselves becoming a caregiver for a family member, especially as the older demographic continues to grow. According to the Family Caregiver Alliance, 85% of caregivers look after a relative or other loved one, and 42% of them care for a parent.
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Hiring outside help can bring respite for everyone’s benefit.
Ways to stay afloat when you are providing care for multiple people at the same time
Being able to say, “No, I can no longer continue to provide care in this way,” may not only save the caregiver from emotional and physical burnout, but can also open up opportunities of shared caregiving responsibilities with others while deepening the level of honesty and openness in the...
Caring for a loved one strains even the most resilient people. If you’re a caregiver, take steps to preserve your own health and well-being.
Try your best to remain open to all possible solutions and communicate honestly with the people in your life.
Both working and non-working caregivers are likely to experience stress associated with “sandwich” caregiving.
“If there’s something I can do to help, don’t be afraid to ask.” This is a courtesy friends and family often extend to you as a caregiver. You thank them, but then how often do you follow up? What is it that’s holding you back from accepting their offer?
Most people with Alzheimer’s disease eventually need a level of care that their partner or family members alone can’t provide. Then it’s time to either bring helpers into your home or move your loved one to a long-term care facility.
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