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Feb 10 2017

Are You Suffering from Caregiver Stress?

Caregiver in Dunwoody GA

Caregiver stress is a reality for most family caregivers for aging adults. The reality of having to manage the needs of an elderly parent while still taking care of your children, your home, yourCaregiver-in-Dunwoody-GAmarriage, your career, your home, and yourself can seem overwhelming and put you under a high level of stress that threatens your health, well-being, and ability to care of your parent and the rest of your obligations in the way that they deserve. While the consequences of caregiver stress can be very severe, it is not always easy to admit that you are suffering from it. The first step in protecting yourself and your aging loved one from the consequences of stress is recognizing and acknowledging that you are suffering from caregiver stress. This allows you to evaluate your care efforts and make decisions that can help you to reduce your stress and manage it more effectively moving forward.

 

Some signs that you may be suffering from caregiver stress include:

  • Irritability
  • Feeling easy frustrated
  • Difficulty relaxing
  • Feeling like you cannot control your thoughts or quiet your mind
  • Insomnia
  • Sweating
  • Grinding of the teeth or pain in the jaw from grinding teeth while sleeping
  • Headaches
  • Increased instance of infections, colds, or other illnesses
  • Dry mouth
  • Low energy
  • Feeling overwhelmed frequently
  • Feeling like you are out of control or having a strong desire to control what is happening around you
  • Low self-esteem
  • Feeling worthless
  • Avoiding interactions with others
  • Loss of interest in activities that you love
  • Chest pain
  • Changes in heartbeat
  • Nervousness
  • Increased instance of upset stomach, including nausea, constipation, or diarrhea
  • Cold feet or hands
  • Depression

 

Stress is common, but it can also be a very serious issue. If you are suffering from stress or feel that it is negatively impacting your health and well-being, get in touch with your doctor to discuss your concerns and get recommendations for how you can better manage your stress. These can include getting more rest, staying engaged in your favorite activities, and reaching out for support.

 

If you are suffering from caregiver stress or you want to put measures into place to avoid this from happening in the course of your care journey with your elderly parent, starting home care may be the ideal option for you and your aging loved one. Caregiver stress can be detrimental to your care efforts and to your personal well-being, but the highly personalized services of an in-home senior care services provider can ensure that your aging parent gets all of the support, assistance, and care that they need while giving you the opportunity to take a step back, get the rest you need, and focus your time and energy more effectively and efficiently on all of the obligations of your life. This ensures that your parent lives the quality of life that they desire and deserve, that your relationship stays strong, and that you can still maintain your own health and well-being now and into the future.

 

If you or an aging family member are considering caregiver services in Dunwoody, GA, please contact the caring staff at Caring Companions of Atlanta 470-514-5954 .

We provide quality non-medical services to our clients in their homes or in a facility if that’s where they live. Our staff is available for care plans for extensive care 24 hours a day, 7 days a week or as little as 4 hours per visit. Reach out to us, and one of our outstanding administrative staff will meet with potential clients to assist them and their families in designing an effective, personal plan of care.

 

 

https://www.cdc.gov/aging/caregiving/facts.htm

http://www.webmd.boots.com/stress-management/physical-stress-symptoms

Written by Adam Seever, Owner · Categorized: Caregiver in Dunwoody GA · Tagged: Caregiver in Dunwoody GA

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