Caregivers often have self-imposed expectations, pressuring them to feel they should be able to handle every situation that they encounter with little or no support or assistance. There is this tremendous pressure to “do it all,” taking care of children and aging parents while maintaining a career and the home. Instead of having a sense […]
Self-care for the Caregiver
WRITTEN BY: Dr. Roseanne Scammahorn, Extension Educator, Family and Consumer Sciences, Ohio State University Extension, Darke County, Scammahorn.5@osu.edu
REVIEWED BY: Kellie Lemly, Extension Educator, Family and Consumer Sciences, Ohio State University Extension, Champaign County, lemly.2@osu.edu
PHOTO CREDITS:
- sarcifilippo from Pixabay
SOURCES:
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- 10 Tips for Family Caregivers - https://caregiveraction.org/resources/10-tips-family-caregivers
- Care Community - https://caregiveraction.org/forum
- Defining The Help You Need - https://caregiveraction.org/defining-help-you-need
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- Strategies for Coping with Caregiver Stress - https://www.agingcare.com/articles/strategies-for-coping-with-caregiver-stress-135916.htm
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