Being a caregiver means that you’re in some stressful situations regularly. But how you handle that stress is what makes the biggest difference.

Include More Compromise

For many people, compromise is a bad word. They may feel as if all they do every day is compromise like crazy. You don’t have to compromise everything in order for it to work. Just be willing to bend a little bit in most situations. If the compromise is truly too large for you, then stick to your guns.

Express How You Feel

Bottling up your feelings doesn’t do you or anyone else any good. In fact, it can be a major component of why you’re feeling so stressed. Find healthy ways to express your feelings, whether that’s to another friend or to the person who is causing you to feel upset. There are ways to assertively communicate with other people that aren’t mean. As long as you’re open, honest, and respectful about your feelings, you should be able to share them when you need to.

Listen to What Your Body Needs

Too many caregivers ignore what their bodies tell them and that ends up creating problems. Start listening to what your body is telling you that it requires. If it needs more sleep, take a nap or get to bed earlier. If it needs healthier foods or more regular meals, start eating well. These little things that your body tells you it needs are important because your body is always there with you, helping you do all the things you need and want to do.

Balance Your Day

If your schedule is balanced heavily toward doing things for other people, then it’s off balance. You have to include time every day to focus on you, as well. You might want to take the time to look at your weekly schedule and see how much time is devoted to caregiving, socializing, and time just for you. If your schedule isn’t evenly balanced, you might want to make some changes.

You don’t have to make big changes all at once. Start with smaller steps and gradually add bigger steps until you have what you need in order to keep yourself healthy.

If you or an aging loved one are considering caregivers in Spring Branch, TX, please call the caring staff at At Your Side Home Care. We will answer all of your senior care questions. Call today: (832) 271-1600.

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Donna Wrabel, LMSW

Co-Owner at At Your Side Home Care

For most of us, the word "home" evokes warm feelings of comfort, security and well-being. For older adults, home also means holding tight to cherished memories and maintaining self-esteem and independence. When illness, injury or age make life a little more challenging, remaining at home in a comfortable, familiar environment encourages recovery and enhances the quality of life. Home can be defined as a private residence, an independent or assisted living facility or even a short term stay in the hospital, we recognize the additional benefits provided by a personal, professional assistant.

Our Certified Nurse Aides, 24-Hour Live-in Assistants and Home Health Aides are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. We also provide the security and confidence of 24-hour Telephone Assistance, so fast, reliable help is always available when it's needed. To learn more about our homecare services see our homecare services page.

Different people need different levels of homecare. To meet the requirements of our clients, At Your Side Homecare maintains consistent staffing levels of caring professionals. Homecare service is available for as little as a few hours a week, or as many as 24 hours a day, seven days a week

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