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Practicing Self-Care While Caring for Older Loved Ones | ||
By: PR Newswire Association LLC. - 21 Jul 2021 | Back to overview list |
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OMAHA, Neb., July 21, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Family and professional caregivers serve an essential role in the lives of older adults. They provide companionship, assist with daily housework and enable seniors to live safely and comfortably in their own homes or a care facility for as long as possible. Furthermore, many caregivers serve in this role while managing other responsibilities, including families and jobs. In fact, more than 77% of working caregivers have had to make major or minor changes to their work or career to meet responsibilities as a caregiver. As we transition back to a more familiar way of life and settle back into routines, it will be important for caregivers to balance their responsibilities and find ways to care for themselves in order to avoid experiencing feelings of burnout. Finding this balance will be especially important for working family caregivers, who may be managing the transition back to the physical office and busy personal schedules. Working family caregivers may consider having a conversation with their employer to help ease this transition and set expectations. "Caregivers make such a positive impact on the lives of older adults and give so much of themselves in the process," said Lakelyn Hogan, Ph.D., gerontologist and caregiver advocate at Home Instead. "However, caregivers are only human and need to make time for themselves so they can be happy, healthy and in a position to provide the best care to their loved ones." Hogan outlines ways caregivers can put self-care into practice:
Caregiving is often looked at as a selfless task. But, much like oxygen masks on airplanes, you must take care of yourself first. After all, practicing self-care is not selfish. To ensure you can provide care in the fullest capacity, prioritize your own physical and mental health. For more information on managing the role of a caregiver, visit: https://www.homeinstead.com/care-resources and remember that you are not alone. ABOUT HOME INSTEAD Media Contact Dan Wieberg, Home Instead Senior Care, +1 (402) 575-5970, dwieberg@homeinsteadinc.com
SOURCE Home Instead Senior Care |
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