After performing caregiving duties daily for an extended time, the strain begins to take a toll on a caregiver’s mental and physical health. Depression, chronic health problems, excessive fatigue, and mood changes are commonplace among caregivers who struggle to deal with the challenges of burnout related to exhaustion. So what leads to burnout and can help relieve its effects? Find out more about this painful consequence of long-term caregiving.
Caregivers suffer from two syndromes that indicate they need some personal attention. One is called “Compassion Fatigue” and the other “Caregiver Burnout.” Running at Full Throttle I like word pictures, so here’s one for you. Think of a boat. You have a caregiver running full throttle hitting waves head-on, staying the course for hours on […]
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By Donna Steigleder I’m going to be brutally honest with you as I tell my story. I went from a nice person everyone liked to someone I didn’t even like due to burnout. Pay Attention, so it doesn’t happen to YOU. I Love My Husband, but I’m Tired I love my husband, but caregiving wears me
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Recognize the signs of caregiver burnout, and when you do, ask for help from those around you. The support you need is a chance to get away from caregiving as the “Lone Ranger” for a while. Therefore, try to get away for a day or two or at least to share your caregiver
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Mental and Physical Effects of Caregiving Research by organizations such as the Centers for Medical Services (CMS), Centers for Disease Control (CDC), National Alliance for Caregiving (NAC), and the American Association of Retired People (AARP) shows the significant and long-term impact of caregiving. Based on their research, caregivers who provide continuous care for long periods
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