Caregiving Tips

Caregiving Tips

Feel Good About What You Do & Take Care of Your Own Health

Being a caregiver is rewarding, yet challenging work...

Anyone who has provided care for someone knows it is also challenging in addition to

being rewarding. It can be challenging on the caregiver, both physically and emotionally.

What happens if you do not take care of yourself?...

The possibilities include:

Total exhaustion, or burnout

Stress-induced illness

Aggravation of a medical condition you may already have

Taking frustration out on others

After providing care for and giving so much of your energy to others, you may feel drained

at the end of the day. Taking care of yourself (or self-care) is important in keeping both

your mind and body healthy.

What are the signs and symptoms of stress ?

Physical: headaches, increased blood pressure, nausea, sleeping disorders

Cognitive, or Mental: difficulty concentrating, memory problems, slow thinking, difficulty

making decisions, disturbing dreams

Emotional: fear, anxiety, guilt, irritation, sadness, depression, anger

Behavioral: withdrawal,