It doesn’t matter whether the caregiver role was thrust upon you without much warning or you have slowly slid into it. Either way, the role of adult caregiver can be rather overwhelming, causing feelings of isolation, anxiety, sadness, trepidation, frustration and even resentment.
These feelings are normal and not at all uncommon and you can expect them to come and go throughout your tenure as a caregiver. With these feelings also come positive moments of appreciation for the person you are caring for, compassion and understanding.
Every caregiving situation is unique due to various circumstances but there are various strategies to help you cope through the times ahead that are universal. If you find yourself in that adult caregiver role, you should arm yourself with as much information as possible so that you can not only learning coping skills but also create a plan of action which includes alternatives for anything unanticipated.
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I think another great tip is to find a support group of other caregivers in your local area. The support group can really validate your feeling, and help overcome difficulties.
I think you’re absolutely right. While there’s a wealth of support online, sometimes face-to-face support can make a real difference. Thanks for the comment.
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I just happened upon this article and I have to say this is very good; well thought out and the points of the article are evaluated well.
Number 6 is always a key issue. Safety in homes really needs to be looked at before any senior moves in.