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From the lens Caregiver Syndrome - Caregiver Stress Syndrome.

What do you do to manage your Caregiver stress?

  • Pastiche Apr 25, 2012 @ 2:45 pm | delete
    My mother definitely showed the signs of caregiver stress or burnout when she was caregiver to my father for several years. Fortunately one sister in law / nurse who was also her own mother's end of life caregiver years before was able to give her good insight and I plus my brothers helped out by giving her time to get away and take a break periodically while we stayed with Dad. My mother worries about this very issue should she need a caregiver and has made provisions for professional care if that happens.
  • JGracey Apr 23, 2012 @ 7:03 pm | delete
    Really nice to see this issue being addressed. Five + years of caring for my mom with alzheimer's took more out of me than I knew - didn't really know til after she passed in fact. Five years later, I'm at the edge of recovery. It's a long road back. Thanks for sharing with others - an important topic often not talked about.
  • happynutritionist Apr 17, 2012 @ 11:18 pm | delete
    Our family has had to do caregiving of one kind or another for most of our lives having a disabled brother, a father that had a stroke and has passed on, a mother who needs someone with her all the time now...at this point my sister is carrying a lot of the load and I am going to be helping by filling in some days. We've all done our part along the way and yes...it is tiresome...draining on the health. Your tips are helpful! Chose this as a wonderful page for the stress quest.
  • Goralski Apr 17, 2012 @ 6:02 pm | delete
    thanks for the resources listed!
  • Frankster Apr 17, 2012 @ 4:18 pm | delete
    An excellent lens about a very important and stressful job. Caregiver is a hard, hard job and one that I don't believe everyone can handle. It is very stressful and your lens really points that out well as well as giving advice and things to do to decompress. Thank you for sharing our expertise. Bear hugs, Frankster
  • joykennel Apr 17, 2012 @ 8:48 am | delete
    great lens---helpful to hear that others are in the same boat when the pot's about to boil over!! Thanks again ComfortDoc!!
  • teo_mar Apr 17, 2012 @ 5:18 am | delete
    great lens! SquidLike!!!!!
  • nightbear Apr 17, 2012 @ 3:11 am | delete
    People have guilt for admitting that they need a break. What a great caring, concerning page. thank you. blessed.
  • bookmarkme Apr 16, 2012 @ 10:42 pm | delete
    so needed this lens. thanks good information here for me and hubby.
  • LittleLindaPinda Apr 16, 2012 @ 8:46 pm | delete
    Thank you for all the information and help and understanding. I am not in this situation yet but my mom is getting older and staying with us more. This is something I have been preparing myself for. I used to be a Licensed Practical Nurse in a nursing home which is totally different than being a round the clock caregiver.

    God Bless Everyone for giving so much.
  • gonzalezdenise Apr 16, 2012 @ 8:38 pm | delete
    A very excellent lens. I am a caregiver and it can be very stressful at times, you mentioned some great suggestions. I would not take anything for having the time to take care of my husband. This is what I would want him to do fo me.
  • Rosaquid Apr 16, 2012 @ 8:13 pm | delete
    Thank you for this helpful information.
  • tinamahan Apr 16, 2012 @ 3:56 pm | delete
    I can certainly identify with this. I think most people that are caregivers experience a lot of stress, even resentment, which would be hard for someone to admit, especially when we are caring for a family member. Thank you for explaining the symptoms and sharing this with us. Great job!
  • Steve_Kaye Apr 16, 2012 @ 3:39 pm | delete
    The big challenge with Caregiver Stress is that there are no perfect solutions. If you're trying to help someone who is attacking you, you are stuck between offering help and protecting yourself.
  • flycatcher Apr 16, 2012 @ 2:50 pm | delete
    This is a syndrome that an increasing number of us will become familiar with, if we aren't already, as more and more of us find ourselves caring for aging parents... This is an important resource. Thank you for shinging a light!
  • KReneeC Mar 14, 2012 @ 4:42 pm | delete
    What an amazing lens. Thank you so much for your great and informative tips.
  • LewesDE Feb 17, 2012 @ 12:31 pm | delete
    Nice lens. Interesting reading!
  • NickyT Dec 21, 2011 @ 9:40 pm | delete
    An important lens that I am grateful to have found and read. Stress is certainly incredibly debilitating. Good resource. Thank you.
  • LaraineRose Dec 19, 2011 @ 9:17 pm | delete
    I am so happy to see that you received a purple star for this lens. I can identify with this problem and was happy to read the lens and watch the YouTubes. This lens has helped me understand how my siblings might feel. Thank you. Blessed.
  • iCare4uk Oct 11, 2011 @ 4:02 am | delete
    An excellent lens, good to see this subject being tackled.
  • Lenskeeper Aug 29, 2011 @ 11:56 am | delete
    This is an important issue. There are so many people that basically give up their own lives to be caregivers and don't take care of themselves the way that they should. It's a really tough situation.
  • gottaloveit Jul 15, 2011 @ 7:31 am | delete
    I'm linking you into my new lens about hospice (sadly, the link isn't working - reported a bug). I think you have one of the most valuable lenses I've seen.
  • AgingIntoDisability Jun 24, 2011 @ 9:33 am | delete
    So many caregivers have to deal with
    this. Can't talk about it too much.
  • ForestBear Jun 1, 2011 @ 9:13 pm | delete
    Thank you for this wonderful lens. Very informative and well worth bookmarking. Thank you for sharing.
  • gottaloveit Mar 31, 2011 @ 6:18 pm | delete
    What a wonderful resource you've provided to people such as me. I care full time for my 94 year old mother and recognize myself in a lot of this article. People fail to see the level of work we caregivers do day in and day out. Thanks. I've bookmarked this and will digest it when I have a moment. Thanks again. Lori
  • Tipi Feb 14, 2011 @ 8:48 pm | delete
    I came here out of curiosity. I'm strongly considering moving to live with my 84 year old dear Mom and someone was just talking to me about the stress that can be involved. I knew you would have some things to consider. I sure will keep this in mind!
  • TNTonya Jan 27, 2011 @ 10:33 pm | delete
    As a person living with a chronic seizure disorder I have access to many caregivers giving care to family members living with chronic seizure disorders.

    This lens is found to be very helpful and i will pass it on to those that need the information.
  • makingamark Sep 20, 2010 @ 6:42 pm | delete
    This a really excellent lens.

    I've met very many carers as part of my job in a past life and a number of these had succumbed to very serious illnesses as a result of their care-giving.

    There is an excellent carers association in the UK - see http://www.carersuk.org/Home - which provides very good information and a lot of help and support through local groups and an online forum
  • WeddingZazzle Jun 2, 2010 @ 11:33 am | delete
    Blessed by a SquidAngel :)
  • The_Idea_Gal Feb 25, 2010 @ 2:52 pm | delete
    Love your lens - especially the part about pampering yourself. As a caregiver I have found that you cannot spend all of your time with a home-bound loved one - you need a break not just for your own sanity, but so you'll have more to share and talk about when you are together. 5 stars!
  • homecarediva May 8, 2009 @ 3:16 am | delete
    I looked at your lens while creating my own. I like your work!
  • spirituality Apr 18, 2009 @ 3:25 am | delete
    Great lens, important topic - you've been blessed by a squidoo angel :)
  • TribalDancer Oct 21, 2008 @ 9:54 am | delete
    I'm adding this to my Caring for the Caregiver page. Good work!
  • TribalDancer Oct 21, 2008 @ 9:54 am | delete
    I'm adding this to my Caring for the Caregiver page. Good work!
  • Mar 24, 2008 @ 9:46 am | delete
    Hello Kirsti - nice job putting together a really useful Lens on a much overlooked topic. Caregiver Syndrome, I saw it with a friend and that got me interested in Day Care for Seniors.
  • the-secret Mar 24, 2008 @ 8:41 am | delete
    Hi,
    I like your lens. I am really into healing and health givers. There comes a time when we are in a position to help the ones left behind. I wrote an article, Ten Ways To Support Someone Who Is Grieving, I hope you like it. My website gives tips on healing. Free Aches And Pains Tips!
  • Home-healthcare Feb 21, 2008 @ 6:33 pm | delete
    Outstanding resource to help the family caregiver. I know caregiver stress firsthand, and my heart goes out to everyone living through this. If they heed the advice here, though, they will be able to stay healthy and balanced, and to enjoy those special moments with their loved one that they would never have any other way.
  • Casey42 Nov 2, 2007 @ 1:52 pm | delete
    A Care Book is a small booklet which holds important information for people receiving care. You can create your own Care Book (for free of course) at http://www.caregiverhub.com

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