Tips for Caregivers Care
Caregivers are people who care for someone other than themselves. Caring for the sick or disabled, whether it be for an adult or child, is a full time job.
It is important for caregivers to take care of themselves in order to take care of others.
There are state and community based services that offer support to the caregiver.
Seek these out in your state or community for help. There is information on www.us.gov that you will find helpful.
Depression, anxiety, and stress are issues that can overtake the caregiver. There is support to keep this at a minimum so that the caregiver can provide care for a longer period of time and so that the need for costly institution care can be avoided or delayed.
These are suggestions to help caregivers take care of themselves.
These suggestions are meant to help relieve stress and anxiety so that the caregiver can benefit from restful sleep:
- Start the day with prayer and a scripture reading. Talking to the Lord is strengthening and up-lifting.
- Cast your cares on Jesus. Claim Healing in His Name.
- PRAYER FOR HEALING:
Heavenly Father, You are Majesty, You are Sovereign, You are Creator of all. Thank You for Your Grace and Your Mercy. Because Jesus Christ died on the Cross for our sins and was Resurrected, I believe we are already healed from sickness and suffering. By His Stripes we are healed. We only need to claim this healing. In the Name of Jesus Christ, I claim healing for my loved one. I believe it, I receive it for him (her). Thank you, Lord, Amen
PRAY this prayer for your loved one daily, or even better, have your loved one PRAY for himself or herself.
- Relax when you can - Have something to do to occupy your relaxation time, such as, reading, using a computer, or working a puzzle, or just rest your mind.
- Take care of your body. Do stretching and strengthening exercises. Some can be done in a sitting position.
- Do mental exercises or crossword puzzles.
- Take a walk daily, if possible. Get someone to relieve you for that period of time.
- “Musick has charm to soothe the savage beast.” (A quote by William Congreve, from the Mourning Bride, 1697)
(Let this quote inspire you to listen to your favorite music while relaxing. Your loved one may find listening to music can have a soothing effect. Classical or inspirational music would be a good choice, or whatever you prefer.)
- Do not hesitate to ask for help when you need it.
- Acknowledge your feelings. Face feelings of anger, sadness, guilt, loneliness, whatever you are feeling. Talk to someone to whom you can express these feelings. Talk to a pastor, a counselor, or join a support group. These are people who probably are not judgmental, and will be willing to listen. After all, they probably have similar challenges and are looking for support themselves and a listening ear for their issues.
RESOURCES FOR CAREGIVERS
Family Caregiver Alliance
Support for families and friends who are caregivers Phone: 1-800-445-8106
Web site: www.caregiver.org
Caregiver Action Network
Information, education, and support for caregivers Phone: 1-202-772-5050
Web site: caregiveraction.org
RESOURCE HELP FOR THE ELDERLY
Department of Aging in your State
Alzheimers Association website: alz.org
National Alliance for Caregiving website: caregiving.org
Administration for Community Living website: all.gov
I hope this is encouraging. good tips
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