2020 is wrapping up, thank goodness! With all of the added stress 2020 has brought on, we want to take the time to discuss Caregiver Burnout. We want you to be the best version of yourself going into the new year.
Caregiver burnout is a state of physical, emotional and mental exhaustion. There are many signs that you may be suffering from it. Are you feeling anxious, depressed, more irritable than usual or tired and run down all the time? Are you having difficulty sleeping or overreacting? You may be experiencing caregiver burnout.
The good news is there are ways to help reduce caregiver stress.
Meditation – Meditation can produce a deep state of relaxation and a tranquil mind. The benefits of meditation are great because, among other things, it can reverse your stress response, thereby shielding you from the effects of stress It reduces stress levels, which translates to less anxiety.
Meditation – Meditation can produce a deep state of relaxation and a tranquil mind. The benefits of meditation are great because, among other things, it can reverse your stress response, thereby shielding you from the effects of stress It reduces stress levels, which translates to less anxiety.
Get help – Ask for help or use a service that can help you! Hire someone to clean your house. Order take out. Have your groceries delivered for you. Hire a dog walker. Hire a personal assistant. Hire a care manager. If you can, have someone or a company take some of your everyday duties off your plate.
Memory Problems: What is Normal Aging What is Not?
Simple forgetfulness (the “missing keys”) and delay or slowing in recalling names, dates, and events can be part of the normal process of aging. There are multiple memory processes, including learning new information, recalling information, and recognizing familiar information. Each of these processes can get disrupted, leading to the experience of forgetting. There are also different types of memory, each of which can be affected differently by normal aging.
Memory problems that begins to interfere with normal daily life and activities are not considered normal aging. Forgetting where you put your glasses is a simple sign of forgetfulness, disorganization, or normal aging; however, forgetting what your glasses are used for or that they are worn on your face is not a normal memory problem.
