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If you follow our blog you definitely know by now: caregiving is hard work.
But, you’ll also know that there are ways to make that work easier. And ways to relieve the stress that comes with the job of caregiving.
So, here are 4 quick tips for caregivers when it comes to stress relief.
Let’s be honest. One of the biggest stresses for caregivers is financial insecurity.
Caregiving is basically a full-time job. And when you’re a family caregiver, you’re usually not getting paid for the time spent caring.
Which means, that you’re working a regular job on top of working regular caregiving hours. And, that equals a huge amount of stress.
But, there is a solution: get paid to caregive.
If you’re caregiving anyway, why not make money doing it? Sign up with home care agencies, like AmeriBest, where you actually get paid to be a caregiver.
At AmeriBest, we also help our caregivers with career growth, experience, and competitive pay.
You may be tired of hearing this one, but it’s so so important that you take time for yourself to refresh and reenergize.
And, you have to actively set aside time to do so. If you just keep saying you’ll relax when you get a break, that break is never going to happen. You have to choose a specific time, let all your friends and family know, and then take that time for yourself.
Caregiving is demanding work. It requires constant focus and decision making, things that often wear a person down. And, worn down people don’t do good work. Which means, that not only are you harming yourself by not taking time to breathe, you’re also harming those you care for.
It’s okay to take a break. We give you permission.
More often than not, we get caught up in the routine of the work we do. On the one hand, this is great, because the less decisions we have to make in a day, the better. On the other hand, when we’re just going through wrote motions, we don’t challenge ourselves, and we don’t find meaning in the work we do.
As conscious beings, we need meaning. And when we don’t have it, we start to feel stressed out and down about ourselves.
Solution? Once a week, take a bit of time to process what you’re doing and why. Caregiving is important work. It’s work that matters. It’s work that makes a huge positive difference in someone else’s life.
And you need to remind yourself that, every once in a while.
Friends make us happy.
They know what we need, and they know how to make us feel better.
But most importantly, spending time with friends means getting out of the house and focusing on something other than caregiving. So, meeting up with friends every now and then is a great way to relieve stress. Because, whether you use the time to vent or catch up, you’re giving your mind time to relax and enjoy life.
Something we all need to do.
Stay happy!
Or, saying hello to the many that are already here.
For years, caregiving has been dominated by women. Accompanied by the picture-perfect image of a kindhearted young girl sitting beside a senior citizen, reading books and drinking tea.
Okay, so maybe that’s more of the image presented in historical fictional pieces on television.
But the fact still stands: men are not often associated with the idea of caregiving for the elderly.
And the truth is: there are already many male caregivers, and there are many more on their way.
Some men are embarrassed to admit it because of the stereotype that has surrounded caregivers for so many years. And, some men don’t even realize that what they are already doing -caring for a parent or spouse- is, in fact, considered caregiving.
So, for all the men out there who already identify as caregivers, and for all the men out there who want to be caregivers, here are some tips and tricks of the trade specifically for you.
We sometimes get caught up in the appearance of what we do, and what others might think of the work we do. But, we’ll tell it to you straight: being a caregiver is a wonderful thing.
As a caregiver, you are dedicating your time to helping another life the best life that they can. You are giving up night outs or days in, to make a huge positive difference in someone else’s life.
Caregiving is one of the most self-less jobs you could have. And for that, you deserve all the respect and recognition that one can give.
You should be proud of being a caregiver and yell it to the streets.
Now, there’s another extremely important reason you should be proud of being a caregiver.
When you’re embarrassed about the work you do, it shows in how you work. It shows in the little grimaces you might make here and there, and the sluggishness you might have when doing a job.
Seniors sense this unease and that makes them feel uneasy as well. And, when everyone is feeling uneasy, it makes for a weird atmosphere. Not just weird, but lonely and a little bit sad.
If you really want to be a great caregiver, you need to be proud of the work you do and show it!
Since men are relatively new to the field of caregiving, they’re not always part of caregiving communities.
This means, they miss the memo: you can get paid to be a caregiver.
Homecare agencies, like AmeriBest Home Care, will actually pay you to caregive. Not only that, but they’ll also give you the training and advice you might need to be an outstanding caregiver.
Caregiving alone is hard. But when you’re getting paid and you have people to rely on, it makes the whole thing so much more enjoyable.
