A Personal Approach to Coping with Caregiver Stress
Caregiving can bring forth an ever-changing kaleidoscope of emotions. These feelings are often bittersweet, but without the proper preparations and assistance, things can quickly skew towards bitter. Left unchecked, many of these emotions may lead to persistent guilt, depression, anxiety and caregiver burnout.
While counseling or therapy is recommended for people who are struggling with these negative feelings, many wish to handle such challenges on their own. Professional help can be extremely beneficial, but there are steps that caregivers can take by themselves to better handle the emotional challenges of caregiving and get more comfortable with the idea of seeking outside assistance.
Self-Care Is Not Selfish
Former graphic designer Koko Kawasaki, M.A., is no stranger to the importance of respite and self-care for caregivers. The experience of caring for her father, who suffered from multiple health issues, including stroke and vascular dementia, inspired her to earn her master’s degree in gerontology to help other families like hers. “Self-care tends to be one of the biggest challenges…
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