Steps to Become an Informed Caregiver

Mon, 01/25/2010 - 21:45 — GentleVic

Become informed about the disease & disability

Become informed about agencies or organizations that can offer assistance and resources

Network with other caregivers for support & suggestions

Join a support group

Take advantage of respite care (temporary relief) when available

Allow friends to assist when offered

Develop a care team

Learn stress management techniques

Learn time management techniques

Read, Read, Read

Friendly Reminders

Welcome Change & Adapt

Educate Yourself

Maintain social activities & important relationships

Work off Anger & Frustrations

Take Care of Yourself

Be Realistic

Give Yourself Credit

Plan for the Future

Talk to Someone

Join a Support Group

Exercise

The 3 Ds: Dream, Dedication, & Discipline. Dream of your goals, then you need the Dedication to pursue those goals, and most of all the Discipline to achieve them.

Know the signs of Burnout & Stress: Denial, Anger, Social Withdraw, Anxiety, Depression, Exhaustion, Sleeplessness, Irritability, Lack of Concentration, & Health Problems

Secrets to Success

Laugh

If at all possibleinvolve your Family

Keep a Journal

Adapt the home for your loved ones health concerns

Plan, Plan, Plan for the future: remember this may not be a short-term commitment

Keep a Job Jar: When someone offers to help, pull a job from the jar for them to do

Talk to someone, anyone

Caregiving Rewards, Risks and Dangers

What Are Some of the Rewards and Joys of Caregiving?

a new relationship with person being cared for

a chance to give back

a sense of accomplishment

development of new skills, knowledge, i.e. advocacy abilities

increased compassion, growth

new relationships with others through support groups

the building of memories

Stop grieving for what used to be and find joy in the present.

What Are Some of the Risks of Caregiving?

clinical depression

lack of privacy

restriction on a social life

What Are Some of the Dangers of Caregiving?

personal illness/stress

potential for abuse of person being cared for

burnout

suffering from grief/loss

depletion of income

feelings of isolation, loneliness

legal/ethical issues

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