During my time as a nurse, I saw many patients become less independent due to aging and disease. I was able to see through family members and coworkers that it is our responsibility to advocate for these patients. After interviewing a caregiver, I was able...
t’s important to take the time out to help and care for those you love, what is done in love is done well. It can put life on hold, may interfere with a job, or take you away from home – but that’s the unpredictable...
Stress and Burnout emphasizes emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion in a person. It takes place when one if feeling overwhelmed, or emotionally. Emotional exhaustion will have one feeling used up or drained. It gives an individual the feeling that they cannot accomplish their goal. Depersonalization...
Caregivers often neglect their own well being in the effort of caring for an aged parent. Living with another person is difficult at the best of times. When that person is frail, aged and often grumpy or ungrateful, then it becomes even more difficult. Many...