Caregiving, whether it be for a loved one or as a career or volunteer activity choice, is an extremely difficult task. With the continuation of medical advances, the population is living longer, getting older, and that means that more people will be needing caregiving for longer periods of time. There is no doubt that at times caregiving is hard and can push a person to physically, emotionally, and financially unstable.
It's important to know when your limits are being reached. It's also essential to have a toolkit that helps you regain/reclaim your balance.
Here are a few videos with tips on how to identify caregiver burnout and how to overcome obstacles so that you can continue to take care of others the way you want to.
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Symptoms of Caregiver Burnout: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=da-4GEaWK4I
Second Opinion | Caregiver Burnout (Part 1) | PBS: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oS7CxojZIBM
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Because we do take caregiving seriosly, it's a good idea to find ways to laugh at it and and ourselves. This video provides just the right amount of humor:
Funny Payer about Getting Old at the Caregiver of the Year Dinner: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vPFCn3itBFE
Just remember, that when you’re a caregiver ou've got to find time for yourself. Breathe, eat, exercise, de-stress in a bubble bath or on a nature walk and have fun.
