Do You Have Five Minutes? In most cases, five minutes does not seem like a long time. For those working in caregiving professions, such as psychiatrists, physicians, RNs, Social Workers, and others, this brief period is a tiny fraction of the time dedicated to ensuring the well-being of others. Such careers, while offering an invaluable service to others, bring a...
Read MoreHow to Avoid Depression as a Caregiver It takes a special type of person to be a caregiver. Caring for those who are sick or in pain can be quite difficult as you must provide healthcare but also positivity. Over time, you can become invested in a patient and it hurts you to see the individual suffering. As a caregiver, you must learn how to deal with your emotions...
Read MoreWhy Counseling And Training Is A Must for Caregivers When someone is suffering from physical, emotional, or financial stress, lack of privacy, or going through some feelings of isolation and loneliness, a professional caregiver provides almost all types of emotional and/ or physical care for that person. But it is a matter of great regret that nobody cares for the...
Read MoreTake Care of Yourself Just as You Take Care of Your Patients Caregiving is not an easy task especially when it includes providing the needed care for someone with a debilitating condition. It can even be stressful especially when you have to juggle between taking care of your family and taking care of someone else. As a caregiver, the first thing you should do is...
Read MoreBeing a full-time caregiver for someone is a job that is rewarding but can also take a lot out of a person. If you are a caregiver and are feeling a bit overwhelmed, here are three tips to help you provide the best care for your loved one while still keeping your sanity. Take Care of Yourself Above all else, you absolutely need to take care of yourself. However,...
Read MoreLearn to do things differently What is stress? In simple words, one can say that stress is a mind full of negative thoughts. Of course, physical stress is something different. You take a nap, a refreshing drink or two and get rid of the physical stress. However, mental stress can run deep into the mind and cause untold problems. How do you combat mental stress? The...
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