{"id":1195,"date":"2016-10-27T08:12:44","date_gmt":"2016-10-27T12:12:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/assistinghands.com\/centralnj\/?p=921"},"modified":"2016-12-01T07:59:16","modified_gmt":"2016-12-01T07:59:16","slug":"seven-stress-busting-tips-for-family-caregivers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/6\/newjersey\/centralnj\/blog\/seven-stress-busting-tips-for-family-caregivers\/","title":{"rendered":"Seven Stress-Busting Tips for Family Caregivers"},"content":{"rendered":"

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According to the Family Caregiver Alliance, most Americans will become caregivers at some point in their lives. In fact, family members provide 80 percent of the long-term care in this country\u2014yet many feel unprepared for their role, and provide care with little or no support.<\/p>\n

Most family caregivers have other responsibilities\u2014jobs, caring for children, and often as not, caring for more than one elderly relative. This makes it highly likely that caregivers\u2019 own needs are put on the back burner. And the Family Caregiver Alliance reports that more than one-third of caregivers are dealing with health challenges of their own.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re one of the millions of people providing care to someone you love, there are several things you can do to reduce your workload. The first is to create a plan of action on how to deal with added stress in your life. People who take action to combat stress as opposed to ignoring it or falling into a feeling of helplessness are better able to deal with it. Here are seven tips to help caregivers beat the stress of caregiving.<\/p>\n

Become educated.<\/strong> Learn all you can about your loved one\u2019s health conditions. This will allow you to know what may lie ahead so you can create action plans to mitigate the challenges. Some of the best sources of information are organizations dedicated to specific diseases, such as the Alzheimer\u2019s Association<\/a>, the American Heart Association<\/a>, the American Cancer Society<\/a>, the American Lung Association<\/a>, and the National Parkinson Foundation<\/a>. Their websites may also provide information about support groups in your area, which are can be a tremendous source of emotional assistance.<\/p>\n

Share your situation with others.<\/strong> If you have children, explain to them what\u2019s going on. Explain that while you may be less available for them, you still love them and are interested in what\u2019s happening in their lives. If you work, talk to your employer about creating a work schedule that accommodates your caregiving duties. Let coworkers know you\u2019re still available to assist, but may need some additional time.<\/p>\n

Take advantage of community resources.<\/strong> There are numerous governmental and volunteer groups that may be able to provide some assistance. Meals on Wheels, local church groups, your local Area Agency on Aging or senior services organization may be able to provide you with information and assistance. For many families, professional in-home care is the ideal solution for keeping loved one\u2019s safe and well cared for while relieving caregiver stress.<\/p>\n

Share your feelings with someone you trust.<\/strong> Often, just being able to talk to someone\u2014a friend or a trained therapist\u2014about what\u2019s going on can make a huge difference in a caregiver\u2019s well-being. Not only will the act of sharing help reduce some stress, but the person you talk to may have suggestions on how to help ease the stress you\u2019re facing.<\/p>\n

Ask for help.<\/strong> Don\u2019t be afraid to lean on family and friends, even if it\u2019s just to run by the pharmacy to pick up a prescription or stop by the grocery store for food. Family members who live at a distance might be willing to contribute to the cost of home care\u2014a great way for them to know they\u2019re both helping your loved one and helping you! By asking for help, you\u2019re not only receiving a gift, but you\u2019re also providing the opportunity for others to be of service.<\/p>\n

Create some \u201cme\u201d time.<\/strong> Make your own needs a priority. If this makes you feel guilty, recognize that in order to be an effective caregiver, you need to be healthy, alert and fully present. This can only happen if you\u2019re taking care of your own needs\u2014whether that\u2019s spending some time with family and friends, going to see a movie, or taking a walk at a local park. It helps to establish boundaries with the person you\u2019re caring for. Let them know exactly when you\u2019re available to assist and when you\u2019re not.<\/p>\n

Be gentle with yourself.<\/strong> Caregiving can be a roller coaster of emotions. You may feel sadness at the changes in your loved one. You may feel some anger or resentment at the role you have taken on and that it\u2019s taking time away from your career or other family members. Acknowledge these feelings and understand they are completely normal and part of the role of being a caregiver.<\/p>\n

This article describes some common experiences of family who help elderly and disabled relatives. But did you know that today, many seniors are without family members to support their well-being? Learn more in \u201cHome Care in the Forefront as More Seniors Live Alone,\u201d the next article in this issue of the Assisting Hands Hand in Hand newsletter.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Source: Assisting Hands Home Care in association with IlluminAge. Copyright \u00a9 IlluminAge, 2016.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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