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Comfort Keepers In-Home Care in Marysville, California.

How Burnout Affects Caregivers

Choosing a senior caregiver can be really beneficial for both you and your loved one, but life can become a little busy and leave you feeling a little burnt out. With everything you have to take care of, from managing a career to helping your children with their homework, it is critical to recognize the indications of caregiver burnout and exhaustion. When a caregiver feels mentally, physically, or emotionally exhausted, this is referred to as caregiver exhaustion.

At Comfort Keepers in Marysville, CA and the surrounding region, we understand the strain that providing in-home care for a senior loved one may place on their family. We've compiled a list of early warning symptoms of caregiver burnout, as well as ways you may practice self-care to counteract them, to assist raise awareness.

Symptoms of Burnout

There are numerous indications that indicate to senior caregiver burnout, but irritation and exhaustion are two of the most frequently mentioned early ones. You may also notice that you've been losing sleep while feeling weary, or that you've been having headaches more regularly. Other signs include:

  • Appetite, weight, or both changes
  • Loss of control, either physically or emotionally
  • Withdrawal from friends, family, and other people you care about

If you begin to notice any of these symptoms, it is critical that you take action to restore balance to your life as soon as possible. Unfortunately, ignoring these sensations will not make them go away, but adopting new healthy coping techniques is a great beginning to start taking action against burnout.

How To Cope With Burnout

Learning how to cope with burnout as a senior caregiver is one of the most critical skills you can acquire, but it can take time to discover the correct way. What works for someone else may not work for you, and that's okay. For example, some people may feel that maintaining an active social life helps them get out of the caregiver headspace at the end of the day, whilst others may find that exercising helps them let go of their emotions. The key is to stick with it and continue to take care of yourself because you deserve it!

Here are a couple more suggestions to get you started:

  • Schedule time for your health: While caregivers may spend a lot of time in doctors' offices, it is usually to accompany the senior they are caring for rather than for their own appointments. Making your own appointments for regular exams, flu shots, dental visits, and the like at the same time as a loved one's is one approach to combat this.
  • Educate yourself about your loved one's condition: Understanding how to appropriately manage your loved one's condition can be quite beneficial in reducing stress. Some hospitals or community organizations may even provide classes to assist you in learning. For example, if you care for a senior with Alzheimer's or dementia, understanding how memory works and how dementia evolves might help you better grasp what your loved one is communicating if they are having difficulties talking.
  • Seek professional advice and/or support groups: While it might be difficult to find the time to meet with a therapist or counselor, it can be quite beneficial for many people. Support groups may also be available in your region; inquire with local hospitals or places of worship about meeting dates and times.

What is Respite Care?

You now have a better understanding of caregiver burnout and how to deal with it if you are experiencing it, but what happens when it isn't enough? That is why you should contact Comfort Keepers Home Care of Marysville and the surrounding region! We provide customizable respite care options, as well as a wide range of other senior care services. Whether you need a few hours a week to run errands, go to doctor appointments, and other vital duties, or you want to take a short vacation to recharge your batteries, one of our caregivers will be there for your loved one so you can be confident they are happy, well, and safe in their home.

If you'd like to learn more about why you should choose Comfort Keepers Home Care, our entire range of care services, or how to avoid burnout as a senior caregiver, please contact us online or call us at (530) 208-5152. Our agents are accessible 24 hours a day, seven days a week to answer your inquiries and book your free in-home consultation.