4 Suggestions For Handling Expectations As A Caregiver- Imperial Club

Author: Angela Smith

Here is their list of four helpful suggestions that health professionals have made to help people providing care for their loved ones:

  1. AARP noted that when Caregivers dwell on expectations they can’t meet for their loved ones, it has the potential to fill them with negativity. For ex: Focus on making the most of the time you do spend with your aging family member instead of worrying about the days you can’t be there. Plan fun activities for your family members to show you are committed to supporting them and that you are looking forward to it. Putting energy into these realistic expectations will keep you positive as a caregiver.
  2. If you as a Caregiver or someone you know is a Caregiver and you notice their health is negatively impacted by stress of the situation, suggest help, a local support group, and have resources available to them in the waiting room. Asking for help from family or close friends first is a good idea first.
  3. As a caregiver, keep your own well-being in mind as you support your loved ones. Give yourself credit, prioritize and reserve a few hours a week to relax and be in a healthy state of mind to properly support your loved one.
  4. Focus on the big picture so you don’t get caught up in the daily stresses. Remind yourself of how your parents dedicated his or her time to take care of you will encourage patience in these frustrating moments. Empathize with your relatives because one day, this may be you. Communicating this to your family members makes it "easier to accept the limitations of what caregivers can do."

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