What is the Difference Between Responsibility vs Capacity for Caregivers
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- čas přidán 4. 06. 2024
- For caregivers, there can be a difference between responsibilities and what you can reasonably accomplish. Many tasks and work keep piling up. Identify four tips to manage unmanageable situations when caring for elderly parents or loved ones and experiencing caregiver burnout from caregiving expert Pamela D Wilson.
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I've been doing this for different family over 23 years. Building support scaffolding under my life with home care services, and asking family for support when it's needed, has been essential because the roller coaster of caretaking is complicated. As their needs increase and the delivery of healthcare service has changed and continues to change it is easy to get out of balance. That said there is no greater honor than caring for the ones we love.
It sounds like you've done an amazing job of juggling caregiving tasks for a long time and have had supportive family members. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you! I have hit the wall and resolutely believe that I must make significant changes. The resistance from my parent is real.
You're welcome, thanks for watching and commenting.
This video absolutely hits the nail on the head! My capacity has been breached. I’m all out of space. This is how I feel. It would be easier if I had the resources needed to optimally function in this society.
Thanks for sharing. Contact your local county area agency or office on aging (also called an AAA) as they may have access to some resources that might help you.
This is an excellent channel, thank you 😊
Thank you so much!
You hit the nail on the head. Never do for someone what they can do for themselves. We like to assume that responsibility because yeah we can get it done quicker and more easily. But then, that person decides they are no longer going to do it. Unfortunately, I've known many people who have fallen into that trap, but I get it.
Thank you!
Yes it has consumed everything. Thank you Pamela 😊 ❤ this is exactly where im at. I have to change it all.
Thank you for sharing. It's easy to fall into patterns where caregiving is all-consuming.
I appreciate all the time and effort you put into teaching us the importance of self-care and setting boundaries. Watching your video, it occurred to me that when I don't practice these two things I experience burnout. Pamela, thank you so much for the video!
You are so welcome. I know I go into a lot of detail sometimes to explain everything. I also do my best to practice self care every day. Thank for watching and commenting.
This was such a timely video taking care of my demanding 84 yr old father mostly on my own. Needed to hear this. Thank you
You are most welcome. Thank you for watching and commenting.
Thank you for the video. It brings a bit of sanity to my day
Thank you for watching and commenting. So appreciated!
Thank you, Pamela.
Thank you for watching and commenting.
Thanks for doing this work.
You are welcome. Thanks for watching and commenting.
You nailed it! That’s where I’m at and I want out!
Thank you for watching and commenting. I have every confidence that you can get out - make a plan and go for it!
I'd like to take a few months off to tour the world, but I think I'll start with cycling around Lake Huron. My wife can manage for a while, and I'm getting old. (71 now) Can I bike into my eighties?
You can bike into your 80s or 90s if you are physically active. Go for it!
All of a sudden my father in law can’t be alone at night ? He’s 88 and his wife passed almost a year ago. The last couple of days he’s called crying and needs to be picked up.
I'm so sorry to hear this. Do you know if he is experiencing any type of memory loss or depression?
@@PamelaDWilsonCaregivingExpert yes definitely, he had knee replacement surgery a few years ago and had a really bad problem with his pain medication. His memory hasn’t been the same! He dreams a lot about his wife. Doesn’t get any good sleep.
@@bluesdirt6555 I'm so sorry to hear this. It may be time to hire caregivers to stay with him or consider a memory care community.
thank you Pamela ,, living it now til her end
Sending you lots of positive thoughts.
Caregiving or being the person who needs care can definitely be a struggle.