Caregivers are family members, partners, friends or neighbours who provide personal, social, physical, and psychological support to someone in need, without getting paid.
The Caring for the Caregiver chapter explores the following topics:
- Caregiver wellness.
- Discovering your strengths as a caregiver.
- Strategies for wellness.
- How to find support and get connected to caregiving support and resources.
- A resources list to support you throughout your caregiving journey.
Maintaining Health and Wellness
Caregivers may experience stress that can impact their health. It is important to recognize when you, the caregiver, are feeling this way. Identifying and talking about stress are the first steps to feeling better.
The following are some common warning signs of stress. Do any of these statements sound familiar to you?:
- “I am not sleeping well.”
- “I have no time for myself. ”
- “I don’t have any time to socialize.”
- “I feel guilty if I don’t meet my own expectations.”
- “I have not left home in a long time.”
- “I argue a lot more.”
- “I am worried about money.”
- “I don’t know what I am doing.”
- “I am not doing a good enough job as a caregiver.”
- “I am sick all the time. ”
- “I am at the end of my rope.”
If one or more of these statements sound familiar, you may be experiencing caregiver stress.
Next Steps
- Download the Caregiving Strategies Handbook for reference to all chapters in one location.
- If you want to learn more Caregiving Strategies, register for the online course. This course allows you to work through these topics at your own pace alongside other caregivers.
- Sign up below if you would like to receive updates from PGLO about resources for caregivers and or upcoming online course offerings.