Preventing Caregiver Burnout!
Posted by nate on March 16, 2011
The demands of caregiving can be overwhelming, especially if you feel you have little control over the situation or that you’re in over your head. The good news is that you’re not alone. Help for caregivers is available.
4 things to help Prevent Caregiver Burnout:
1. LEARN AS MUCH AS YOU CAN about your family member’s illness and about how to be a caregiver as you can.
2. KNOW YOUR LIMITS. Be realistic about how much of your time and yourself you can give.
3. ACCEPT YOUR FEELINGS. As long as you don’t compromise the well-being of the care receiver, allow yourself to feel what you feel.
4. CONFIDE IN OTHERS. Talk to people; don’t keep your emotions bottled up. Caregiver support groups are invaluable along with trusted friends, family members, therapist or counselor can help too.
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