Caregivers are a critically important part of the elderly loved one’s life and support system. Who are the caregivers and what do they do? Caregivers are usually a family member, and they often still have jobs or younger family members at home to take care of. This makes caregivers the center of the sandwich generation as well as very busy people trying to manage many responsibilities at one time.
Overwhelm and Fatigue
Caregivers can get overwhelmed by the physical and mental weight of caring for someone as well as the stress. At first they may feel like they can be superwoman or superman and handle anything that comes their way. But the work never ends. Sometimes the stress is incredibly high and it’s hard to get a restful sleep.
Rewards
Caregivers report that they enjoy a high level of personal growth. They feel a warming sense of purpose and fulfillment and feel satisfied when providing support to their elderly family member.
Physical and mental health
At the same time the caregiver is constantly giving to the elderly loved one for their mental and physical health, their own might be waning because of lack of self-care. They must take time for themselves each week to rejuvenate their energy, have a break from caregiving, enjoy some down time and just tend to their own needs. This often doesn’t happen unfortunately. Many caregivers find it difficult to get someone to take over for them.
Accessing adequate support
It’s a sad truth that family support is not always available to the caregiver. Either there are no other family members to share it with or they are not willing or able for whatever reasons. Most communities have some kind of support for the aging population. Caregivers should check in their local area to see what’s available and call on any resources they can for assistance and support.
Apart from family members, sometimes friends and neighbors are willing to lend a hand to help. Whether it’s a meal brought over on a particularly busy day, or someone coming to help with laundry, every little bit counts. Make sure you gladly accept all offers of assistance.
Using the services of an in-home care provider through an accredited agency is a very viable option. You may not be used to this idea at first, but the more you think about it, the more sense it makes. Expert caregivers have been trained to help the elderly with all the everyday tasks of living that they may need help with. They have special training that is updated regularly and must pass a stringent qualification process. They provide help and much needed companionship to elderly loved ones.
For more information about how the caregivers at La Jolla Nurses Homecare can help your aging parents remain living independently in their own homes, call 858-454-9339. We are an elder agency providing quality and affordable home care service in Coronado CA, and the surrounding communities.
Today we are the oldest and most experienced private duty agency in San Diego County.She saw a need for quality private duty home health care and she worked diligently to build an agency that filled that need.I am proud to say, her vision is carried on today with our dedicated staff.
I believe our tenure in the community speaks well for us.We have had the opportunity to be of service to countless interesting individuals, including local and worldwide celebrities.It is the people we care for that makes this a fascinating industry.Whether high profile or a more ordinary citizen, we are proud that thousands have entrusted us with their care or the care of their loved ones.Our Mission is to provide high quality, very secure and the most compassionate home health care.We believe that patients heal faster and are happiest when they can stay in their homes.”
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