“Caregiver burnout is a real thing”: Family caregivers on how they cope, take care of themselves
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- čas přidán 11. 12. 2022
- For the more than 53 million Americans who identify as family caregivers, it can be easy to be so focused on the loved one you’re caring for that you forget about yourself. In this segment from our documentary, “The Love of Care,” six caregivers discuss those challenges and the ways they cope.
Very true. I see so much about caregiver burnout but few little realistic suggestions when you are a sole caregiver 24/7, not one single day off in five plus years
Try almost 12 years 😢
@@MargoHardy it’s now six for me and bless your heart, mom will outlive me before that long. Sending you lots of strength, positive thoughts and prayers.♥️🙏🙏♥️
Amazing to care for family 24/7, Jesus hope and truth to you, as caregiver 16/7, one has to have time off, even 2hrs, it can be too stressful and demanding and unrealistic to try to keep doing. People, even caregivers need rest and family and friends and medical professions need to realize this and step in. And caregivers need to allow help if/when offered. Thank You Jesus for Your care and people who reach out to others ❤
Going on 12 yrs now with my dad now omg!I understand!
@@MargoHardy I truly believe that no one really understands unless they do it, now going into my 7th year, am exhausted and find my own health getting much worse. Blessings and strength to you♥️🙏♥️
we should really make a network of sharing experiences globally like a virtual therapy. We totally understand each other. We should go into this one without external NGOS taking advantage of common problems just to get another cash aid.
I just got sat down by my boss today because i have had to miss work many days for taking care of my mom. Either i organize and look for options or lose my job.......this situation has me and tears, especially since i cant even get paid as a caregiver 😢
Thank you for posting this;
Our family is going through the same issue and the thoughts, feelings, choices and outcomes mentioned are spot on.
Feels like the speakers are living in our home :)
My good memories have been replaced with bad memories of illness, hospitals, bathroom accidents, being inadequate, hopeless.
That's difficult, I hope you have someone to talk with, helps me by Jesus grace to remember times before full-time caregiving, when a workday was done and family in better health ❤
It's a lonely road.
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