CAREGIVING: Tips on How To Cope
Anyone involved in caregiving could use tips on how to cope. If you’re reading this post chances are you are already familiar with how stressful caregiving can be both for the patient and the caregiver. It’s not uncommon for caregivers and patients alike to experience a range of emotions- stress, anger, guilt, agitation, and resentment just to name a few. Below you’ll find some powerful tips to help everyone concerned deal with the common range of emotions and issues that surround this topic. First and foremost, please remember you can’t pour from an empty vessel. Its vitally important for you to take care of yourself as well as your loved one. When you take on too much responsibility and become overwhelmed it easily leads to stress, resentment, guilt, illness and even damaged relationships. When you take time to nourish yourself both physically and mentally you’ll be better equipped to deal … Continue reading