We know that as a family caregiver from Torrance you are faced with overwhelming responsibilities and high levels of stress on a daily basis. You probably focus so much on the needs of everyone else around you, that you find yourself neglecting your own. To prevent caregiving stress and burnout, you need to make sure that you factor your own needs into the equation. Complete the following checklist to determine if you are doing everything you can to reduce your own stress levels, and improving the level of care you’re able to provide to your elderly care recipient by concerning yourself with your own well-being.

• When you’re feeling overwhelmed you take a step back and breathe. Simply by taking a few long, deep breaths your will find yourself recharged.

• You ensure that you take at least a few minutes every day where YOU are your only focus.

• You make time for activities you enjoy – you relax with a good book, a glass of wine, or a hot bath.

• You know that regular exercise can help to reduce stress levels.

• You remember that your own health needs to factor in, so you seek medical attention when necessary.

Sources:

1. Caregiverstress

2. Caregiver ABC Blog

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