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Providing Emotional Support to a Family Caregiver





Providing Emotional Support to a Family Caregiver

Providing Emotional Support to a Family Caregiver

Thursday July 19, 2018


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Being a caregiver for a loved one can be emotionally fraught. Sole caregivers often don’t have the time to step away and take care of themselves and may become stressed because of the never-ending cycle of their days. Some other negative emotions that caregivers may feel are:

  • Depression
  • Anxiety
  • Anger
  • Sadness
  • Isolation

How you can help

If you are a friend or relative of someone who is a caregiver, you may wonder how you can provide emotional support. Here are a few ideas that may be beneficial for your loved one:

  • Provide respite care. We all need a brshutterstock_488195512 (1).jpgeak now and then to refresh and recharge, especially during stressful situations. Offering to take over caregiving duties for a day or even for a few hours for your family member or friend can go along away towards helping to alleviate their stress.
  • Lend an ear. Check in regularly with your family member or friend. Give them a call and let them vent if needed. Let them know that you are always there for them whenever they need to talk.
  • Take them out for a day. Spending a day with friends can do wonders for anyone’s emotional health. Take them out to lunch or shopping, or spend the day at a museum or seeing a play. This gives your loved one both something to look forward to and a day of fun and socializing. Hire a home health care agency to provide respite during the day or
     a medical adult day center.
  • Run errands or help with chores. Help take things off the caregiver’s to-do list. Offer to pick up groceries for them or vacuum. This can help them feel a little less overwhelmed with all of the day-to-day things they need to take care of.

These are some ways that you can provide emotional support for caregivers in your life. If you are concerned that they may need additional help, suggest that they talk to a professional or join a caregiver support group.

Let them know that they are not alone and that you are there to help them get through this difficult time.



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