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Are You Struggling as a Caregiver?

Caregivers in La Jolla CA: It's not always easy to tell when you're in over your head with a particular situation. Here's how you can tell that caregiving is getting out of hand for you.
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Caregiver in La Jolla CA: Caregiver Tips

You may find that gradually you’re feeling more and more as if you’re struggling to keep your footing as a caregiver. This is more common than you might think, even amongst caregivers that you think have it all together.

You’re Forgetting to Eat

It’s totally understandable that time gets away from you. After all, there is so much for you to do. But if you’re helping your senior remember to eat breakfast, lunch, or dinner, you really need to do the same for yourself. Not eating costs your body in the long run and it saps your energy levels in the short run. Make the time to eat.

Your Body Hurts or Your Health Is Changing

Aches and pains can often seem like a result of just some overexertion here or there. That’s not necessarily always the case, though. Sometimes your body has been trying to talk to you and pain is the next method it has to try to get your attention. You might also find that health issues that you normally have in check are suddenly out of control. That’s an indication that your body is under too much stress.

Your Moods Are all Over the Place

Your moods can tell you a lot about where you are mentally and emotionally. If they’re all over the place, that’s a sign that you’re a lot more overwhelmed than you realize you are. Take stock of when you seem to feel the most out of control in terms of your mood and assess what’s going on then. That can help you to determine your triggers.

Your Task List Gets Longer Rather than Shorter

Chances are really good that you spend lots of time checking items off your task list. But how short does that task list really get at the end of the day? You might be finding that it keeps getting longer and longer rather than shorter. This happens because you need to learn to ask for help from others. Talk to your friends and family members and determine what they can help you with so you can take that off your list of responsibilities.

If you’re noticing these or other signs that you’re not doing as well as you’d like to be, it might be time to schedule some respite care. Contact elder care providers near you and take some time away. As you regain your equilibrium you can make some long-term changes.

 

For more information about hiring  Elder Care in La Jolla, CA, call the friendly caregivers at La Jolla Nurses Homecare who can help your aging parents remain in their own homes, at 858-454-9339. We are a home care agency providing quality and affordable senior care in La Jolla, CA, and the surrounding communities.

 

 

 

 

Brittnei Salerno

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