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We each can play many roles in our lives. From son/daughter, worker, parent, role model spouse, and caregiver. Handling a plethora of roles and balancing care, career and life can come with different sets of challenges and feelings. We all need a break from normal day-to-day plans occasionally and it is no different for caregivers.
We want to celebrate YOU, the caregiver!
As a caregiver, what kind of tips do you share with others like you?
There is a mental, physical and financial toll effecting our nations caregivers. Caregiver burnout comes from immense stress occurring from many sides including the caregivers themselves.
Caregivers often forego the care they need for themselves leading to the inevitable burnout. Statistically, unpaid caregivers report activities of enjoyment in their day-to-day life are often reduced due to their responsibilities of caregiving. Feelings of isolation and overwhelmingness leading to burnout can come from things like:
As a caregiver, we all have hard days. And if you are reading this, you have lived through 100% of your hardest days! Being a family caregiver comes with a lot of work and hard decisions. As a company filled with many caregivers, we strive to make it easier. National Family Caregivers Month is every November appreciating the strength and dedication of those who care for their loved ones.