On sale in September (Watch for Pre-Sale Notification) Say “Yes” to Team Building; Say “No” to Isolation Since I was Charlene’s husband, everyone assumed that I would become her primary caregiver. I shared that assumption and took on that role without hesitation. But I now see myself, not as the sole provider of Charlene’s […]
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Are you on the brink of caregiving burnout? Caregivers are to be admired and respected for all they do and sacrifice to support their loved ones. Sadly, overtired caregivers who do not seek support to deal head-on with burnout and stress can be susceptible to depression, serious illness, or even early death. By ignoring or […]
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Difference between stress and burnout? How can we differentiate between the two problems? Because everyone suffers from stress sometimes, but when it is a burnout, it is more problematic. Therefore it is useful to recognize a burnout in time in order to treat the burnout symptoms as soon as possible.
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Compassion fatigue is a natural consequence of providing care for a family member, friend or of being a professional caregiver. There are several phases of caregiving that will help you define your job as caregiver.
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Outside the world of paid work, the people most prone to burnout are caregivers – people who devote themselves to the unpaid care of chronically ill or disabled family members. The demands of caregiving can be overwhelming, especially if you feel you have little control over the situation or that you’re in over your head. […]
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