The Stresses of Caregiving for Your Fairlawn/Passaic and Bergen CountySenior and Learning to Cope
Tips for Coping with the Stresses of Caregiving for Your Fairlawn/Passaic and Bergen CountySenior
If you are a caregiver to a Fairlawn/Passaic and Bergen Countysenior diagnosed with cancer, it would do you good to do your research and educate yourself on the specific cancer your loved one has, and to be aware of resources available. By staying educated and updated on your loved one’s condition, your stress levels will stay down, as you will know how to monitor when problems arise. The next step is to ask for help. No one expects you to do this alone. When it comes to medical duties, if you are unsure as to what to do, do not be shy about calling your Fairlawn/Passaic and Bergen Countysenior’s medical providers for help on what to do. Talk directly with your loved one's doctor/nurse/pharmacist, as they will know specifically what your loved one needs and you can feel confident in your caregiving for them.
Utilize the help of friends and family as another way to reduce your stress levels. Compile a list of responsibilities you want to delegate, and be organized with who you think would best perform which task. Remember: Asking for help is not a sign of weakness. Most of the time, people actually want to help, they just don’t know how and don’t know how to ask how they can be of help. Another benefit to asking family or friends to help you with certain tasks is that you have someone to talk to about the situation concerning your Fairlawn/Passaic and Bergen Countysenior who understands. Caregiving can be a lonely road, and it is important for your stress levels and well-being to maintain relationships.
A third and more obvious tip to maintaining center and keeping stress levels downs by maintaining your own health. Keep up on your own doctor’s appointments, regularly getting checkups, screenings, and medications if you are taking any. Maintain a healthy diet, remembering to eat no matter stressful or busy life gets. Keeping your diet will help your energy level to stay up, as well as keep you healthy and less stressed. Same goes for sleep and exercise. Getting adequate nightly sleep, and rest when you feel you need it, will help you to be alert and energized when caregiving for your Fairlawn/Passaic and Bergen Countysenior. Staying active and healthy will not only benefit you and help you as a caregiver be de-stressed, but your loved one will be better cared for as a result as well.
BrightStar Care of Fairlawn/Passaic and Bergen Countyprovides ‘Transitional Care’ following cancer treatment. This is care provided following hospitalization or cancer treatment. We use an RN-led, team-oriented approach to optimize health and well being and reduce the likelihood of hospital readmission.
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