There are many individuals caring for family members who live with emotional health and mental health conditions. Caregivers may face unique challenges that make caregiving more difficult and stressful than the average experience.
If caregivers don’t receive the proper support that they require, then care can fail short for seniors as well. This becomes a lose-lose situation for everyone.
Avoiding burnout is important and there are signs to recognize such as…
- Changes in appetite, such as eating too much or too little
- Negative emotions, such as hopelessness, depression or feelings of alienation
- Loss of control, either physically or emotionally
- Poor treatment of the loved one you are caring for
- Problems sleeping, such as trouble falling asleep, staying asleep, or sleeping way to much
- Loss of interest in hobbies and activities you used to enjoy
- Use of alcohol, sleeping pills, or other drugs in an attempt to feel better
So, as you can see, emotional health needs assistance in order to maintain positive outcomes.
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