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- Open 24/7 Serving WA, CA, FL, TX, and AZ
- (855) 902-2273
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- Open 24/7 Serving WA, CA, FL, TX, and AZ
- (855) 902-2273
- info@bigheartshomehealth.com
Providing caregiving is never easy.
The stress can take its toll on family members and other informal caregivers over time, both physically and mentally. We can help.
You may be coping with other responsibilities such as work, children, and finances and may put yourself last on the list of things to take care of. Often caregivers hide their difficulties and pretend that they can deal with everything. Not taking care of yourself can have a negative effect on your health resulting in sleep problems, depression, and anxiety.
If this sounds familiar then you are on the road to caregiver burnout.
It is important to remember to take the time to look after yourself as well as your loved one. Be honest with yourself about what you can do. Think about what is most important, and put aside what is not.
Our Respite Care services include assistance with:
Big Hearts Home Care can support family caregivers and free their time to enjoy life for as short as a few hours and as long as a few days, weeks or even months. We will look after your loved ones while you are taking time off.
Needing help doesn’t make you a bad caregiver. It simply means you can’t do it alone (no one can do it alone).We are here to support you in caring for your loved one.
Give yourself permission to take breaks. Get out of the house. Visit with friends. Pamper yourself with a massage. Take a long bath.
Don’t skip your own doctor’s appointments because you’re too busy. Exercise; eat well; don’t sacrifice sleep.
Get up 15 minutes earlier and use the time just for yourself. Sit with your coffee or tea and enjoy it. Journal about your struggles and feelings. Meditate, pray, stretch.
Make a list of your daily activities and tasks. See if you can delegate any of it to a partner, relative or friend that is willing to help out.
Check into family-leave benefits from your place of work. It could take a huge weight off your shoulders by giving you more hours in your day.
Communicate with others who are in your situation helps immensely, as does opening up and sharing your frustrations and your joys!
