Flexible Expectations: Tips for Contra Costa County Caregivers Dealing with Cancer
Cancer and Expectations for Contra Costa County Caregivers: Flexibility is Key
As the holidays are fast approaching, now is the time to mentally prepare. Holidays with family are already full of expectations and stress, so adding in health and cancer can intensify these emotions. Consider this the opportune time to explore new roles with your Contra Costa County senior. Find a good rhythm with your loved ones, explore what works best for you both, and the strengths in your caregiving relationship. Take this opportunity to also talk with other family members or close friends and delegate roles to alleviate the load. ALWAYS keep communication going. Remember that your ultimate role is to keep the stress of of your senior loved one as much as possible. They have a lot to deal with with their diagnosis, added family stress is the last thing they need. A joint game plan is one of the best ways you can care for them.
With the holidays come more items on the to do list. As a caregiver for a Contra Costa County senior diagnosed with cancer, for your own sanity, learn the word, “no.” You have enough roles as caregiver, do not feel like you have to take on the rest of world if people ask you. Guilt may set in if you feel like you are not meeting everyone’s expectations for the holidays. Don’t let these feelings overtake you. You are doing the best that you can, your main concern is for your Walnut Creek senior. Situations have changed, so holidays may need to be modified and not all normal traditions may be carried out. And again, your main role at this point is caregiver, so do not feel bad if you need to adjust your other roles temporarily.
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