Your loved one is sick or aging. Perhaps it is your parent or your spouse, or even a close friend who has no one else. You feel that the right thing to do is to care for him or her full-time, and you diligently take on the role of primary caregiver, devoting your days and […]
Becoming a cancer caregiver will change your life in many ways, and your loss could be profound. Learning how to cope with the grieving process will help. Becoming a cancer caregiver for a loved one changes your life. Along with the caregiver stress from new worries and added responsibilities comes the emotional roller coaster of […]
The plan was to grow old together – holding hands, in rocking chairs on the porch and enjoying the grand-kids. For many couples, this part of the dream has not quite come true. For those who have found themselves in the all too common position of being a caregiver to their spouse – the story […]
Caregiver burnout is a state of physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion that may be accompanied by a change in attitude — from positive and caring to negative and unconcerned. Caregiver burnout is a state of physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion that may be accompanied by a change in attitude — from positive and caring to […]
Caregiver fatigue is a real problem facing critical care nurses. The causes need to be identified and addressed in a timely manner so prevention strategies can be developed. Reduction of caregiver fatigue may subsequently prevent burnout and keep nurses from leaving the profession or experiencing distress in their personal and professional lives.
