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We asked, You Answered | What Do Caregivers Fear Most?

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We asked, You answered | What do caregivers fear most?

Taking on the responsibility of caregiving is no small task. It is a commitment that requires many hours, days, and long nights. Stress is a very common occurrence for caregivers and taking care of yourself, as a paid or non-paid caregiver, may be at the bottom of your list. We want to help you move that to the top of the list.  This year, we explored Understanding Your Emotions to Help with Caregiving so you can increase your mental health and one of only ways to do that is through self-reflection. We shared with you a FREE Caregivers Journal and provided our best tips to make caregiving easier.

So, what do care providers fear most? Here is a breakdown of the most common answers from over 15 care providers.

  • Not knowing what kind of help to ask for
  • Not wanting to bother friends or family
  • Guilt over the feeling of needing to share care
  • Increased expense in help
  • Being told "no" 
  • Feeling of incompetence

It is a mistake to equate needing help with weakness! No one person has all the answers. It is why we hear phrases like, “it takes a village”. 

One thing every care provider needs to remember is: Self care saves lives. How are you taking care of yourself in order to care for your loved one, client, or patient? Collaboration is key and we are available to talk with caregivers to see how we can help alleviate caregiver burnout and stress.

In caregiving, efficiency and safety are of utmost importance. At Source of Life Technologies, we know there is a need for ease of healthcare access, follow-up options, and consistent communication between people and their ENTIRE caregiving team with cost effectiveness in mind.

Having the right technology in place brings peace of mind and relief to caregiving which makes it the most compelling reason for use.

If you are ready to start asking questions and determine  tools might be helpful to you, speak with a Source of Life Technologies rep today. 

Falls in the senior community are far too common, costly, and preventable. Senior care fall strategies shouldn’t be reactive - they should be proactive. Just imagine if you could monitor, track, and address patient needs BEFORE a fall happens. This type of fall prevention initiative is available with Source of Life Technologies - Mat of Life - your modern fall prevention solution. 

You can learn more about Mat of Life here.