Being a caregiver for a loved one can often feel like a time-consuming, hectic job that nobody is paying you to do. Over time, your body and mind can both start feeling the effects of this day-in day-out stress. Yet because you are constantly focused on providing care for your family member, sometimes you may tend to put you and your needs second. This can potentially become a … [Read more...]
10 Ways Caretakers Can Take Care Of Themselves
Caretakers can ironically be much harder on themselves than the loved ones they are caring for. Caretaking is not an easy job. You can’t call in sick or take a week off. More difficult, caretakers often think, “If only I did that, my loved one would do better.” Self-care is almost as important if not more important than the act of caretaking itself. A caretaker that has … [Read more...]