Posted in caregivers Corner, caregiving • Tags: caregivers, caregivers Corner, help, Planning, relationships
Refuse to ask for help–Caregivers tend to get frustrated that other family members and close friends are not chipping in as they should. Instead of reaching out, they often adopt the attitued, “if I want it done right, I’ll have to do it myself.” This is not good for anyone, the caregiver, the family or the one who needs the care.
Play martyr–Martyrdom is noble and had, maybe even still has its place in society. However, your loved one needs you alive not sacrificing your own health and overall well being, in order to give care.
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Posted on May 9, 2008 by Loretta Parker Spivey • There are 4 comments!
Posted in caregivers Corner, caregiving • Tags: , adult day care, caregiver, caregiving, help, respite, rest, senior center, stress, weekend
While college students plan their parties and high school students consider their weekend options; while your coworkers give thought to what movie they’ll see this weekend and family members consider how they might celebrate Easter, your plans remain the same.
Whether you have dinner with family, attend a religious service or plan to stay home, one thing is constant. You are a caregiver.
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Posted on March 21, 2008 by Loretta Parker Spivey • There are 3 comments!