This is an excellent video on some aspects of family members who are caregivers; and why some should not be.
Caring for loved ones has unique challenges, and every case is different. A very important key is to be completely honest with yourself; and your limitations. If caregiving for your loved one is becoming so stressful that you are exhausted, frustrated, and angry on a regular basis; it may be best for your loved one if you made arrangements for them to be cared for in a different situation. They may need a level of care you cannot provide. It may be more than you can handle. Your love for them is not gauged by your ability to keep doing something that is too much for you; it is gauged by the decisions you made to make sure they received the best care possible; either by you, or others who are skilled in the area they need to most care in.
If you are caring for a loved one and looking for support, encouragement, resources, information, I hope you continue to come to this site; as it is updated regularly. Visit the resource page on this site for many links, and videos, to help the caregiver. The inspiration page has encouragement, music videos, and beautiful graphics.
Caring for loved ones has unique challenges, and every case is different. A very important key is to be completely honest with yourself; and your limitations. If caregiving for your loved one is becoming so stressful that you are exhausted, frustrated, and angry on a regular basis; it may be best for your loved one if you made arrangements for them to be cared for in a different situation. They may need a level of care you cannot provide. It may be more than you can handle. Your love for them is not gauged by your ability to keep doing something that is too much for you; it is gauged by the decisions you made to make sure they received the best care possible; either by you, or others who are skilled in the area they need to most care in.
If you are caring for a loved one and looking for support, encouragement, resources, information, I hope you continue to come to this site; as it is updated regularly. Visit the resource page on this site for many links, and videos, to help the caregiver. The inspiration page has encouragement, music videos, and beautiful graphics.
