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Visit us at our website: http://www.carefamily.com Caregiver burnout is a common thing among caregivers. This slideshow outlines the causes of caregiver burnout and also gives you a list of helpful remedies to bring your stress level down.
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Caregiver Burnout
January 30, 2014
Presented by:Tom Knox
• Common Among Caregivers• Health Risks from Burnout are High• Preparing Ahead of Time Can Help You
Avoid It Altogether• Knowing the Causes Can Be Half the Battle• Understanding How to Recuperate from It
Is Essential In This Field• Without Caring for You, You Can’t Care for
Others
Why This Is an Important Topic
• Grief– Often around sick and depressed seniors– Have to deal with death
• Stress– A little stress can actually help keep you alert in
this kind of job.– Too much stress can bring about very negative
physical and mental effects.
• Lack of Being “Filled Up”– You can only give so much of your energy to
another person before you need to personally be filled up.
The Causes
• Guilt– Feeling that you can’t do enough
• Resentment– The opposite of guilt– Feeling that you’ve done all you can, but it’s never
enough
• Hard Work and Long Hours– The nature of the job– Lack of rest can wear on you
The Causes (Contd.)
• Relaxing In Down Time– Take full advantage of time off– Relax alone and with friends
• Friends and Family– Keep in normal communication with
others– Have someone with whom you can share
your thoughts and emotions openly– Make sure your relationships outside of
work are two-sided
The Remedies
• Life Outside of Work– Hobbies and Recreation– Church or Group Events
• Respite– Longer break, vacation– Time to feel rejuvenated– Need a backup team of caregivers
• Know the Remedies– When you know how to treat burnout, it’s easier
to quickly recover from it.
The Remedies (Contd.)
• Less stressful environment for senior and caregiver
• Support from the family• Ability to work rotating shifts with other
caregivers• Opportunity to work live-in jobs• Can develop a backup team of caregivers
for times of respite
Benefits of Home Care
“ My beloved grandmother was neglected in a facility. It inspired me to start an agency that successfully hired and cared for thousands of seniors at home. I have realized that there are great caregivers who want to build their careers at a livable wage. Our goal is to provide you great career options with the best families in America.”
- Tom Knox, Founder
Our Story … Your Story
Held by my great grandmother … 5 Generations of my family.
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