Being a caregiver to an elderly loved one is an honor and a joy but it can also be a lot more work than you expected, especially if you are trying to balance it with all of your other responsibilities in life like managing your home, taking care of your kids (even if they’re older), and holding down a job. What might have first started as a weekly pop-over to your loved one’s home to help her pay her bills, now may have developed into a need for daily visits or longer visits assisting with more things around the home. Consider having a senior home care provider make regular visits to your loved one’s home.
It’s those changes in caregiving that often cause a caregiver to begin to experience burnout. All the love they hold in their heart for their older loved ones cannot add more hours into the day for them to stay on top of all that is expected from them, so they begin to become overwhelmed and lose the joy they once felt caring for the person who means so much to them.
Signs of Caregiver Burnout
You might be reaching a point of burnout if you find yourself experiencing any of these symptoms:
- Constant feelings of worry or fear
- Losing control of emotions often
- Feeling exhausted all of the time
- Ignoring your own health needs
- Having frequent health issues like headaches, digestive problems, or getting sick
- Feeling bitter or angry
Five Avenues of Assistance for Your Elderly Loved One
Ask friends, family, neighbors. No matter how much you don’t like asking for help, consider the benefit it’ll have for you and your loved one if someone else can occasionally step in and help your loved one with her daily living needs. A neighbor can easily help with lawn care or snow removal. A friend can provide companionship and a family member can drive your loved one to appointments. If you don’t ask, you’ll never know.
Research community resources. Your loved one’s place of worship may have a service that can help with meals or transportation. The local senior center might have programs that she can attend while you run personal errands.
Look into government resources. Federal, state, and local governments often offer resources for the elderly and their caregivers. You’ll be able to find trustworthy services that have a variety of support offerings.
See if there is a place nearby that offers adult daycare or respite services for the day. This can be especially helpful if you’re concerned about your loved one being home alone all day, but you still have a job that you need to get to several times a week. It can be a regular visit or you can plan for one-time visits when your plate is especially full with things to do on a particular day.
Senior home care providers will not only provide companionship and some much-needed company, but they can also help your loved one with chores around the home that your loved one struggles with. A senior home care provider can help with cleaning, cooking, and even personal care duties like nail care or getting dressed each morning.
You don’t have to do it alone when it comes to caring for your aging loved one.
If you or an aging loved one is considering Senior Home Care Services in Johns Creek, GA, please get in touch with the caring staff at Senior Solutions Home Care. (404) 266-8773
Senior Solutions Home Care is a Trusted Home Care Agency serving Atlanta, Palmetto, Alpharetta, Chattahoochee Hills, Milton, College Park, Sandy Springs, Roswell, Hapeville, Johns Creek, and all of Fulton County.
Over the years, we have expanded, providing service in all 95 counties throughout Tennessee, and we now have a growing presence in Georgia.
Senior Solutions is recognized as a top 5% independent agency and a three-time Inc. 5000 honoree in 2018, 2019, and 2020. These types of awards matter to us because they show growth in our goal of eventually touching a million lives. We’re excited to continue that growth and to touch even more families with our commitment to quality care!
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