Caregivers need Care too...
If you’re caring for an aging parent or facing the challenges of assisting a beloved or friend who is chronically ill, disabled or elderly, you're not alone. You're one among the millions of Indians who look after an older adult. Caregivers provide 80 percent of in-home care, but unlike nurses and residential health aids, they're unpaid for his or her labor of affection . “Care-giving may be a difficult job which will take a toll on relationships, jobs and emotional well-being,” says Dr. Elizabeth Clark, executive of the National Association of Social Workers. “Those who look after others got to make certain to require care of themselves, as well.” Here are some important tips for caregivers: • Don’t Be Afraid to invite Help We tend to attend until we are in crisis before posing for help and consultation. Hunt down the assistance of a licensed clinical caseworker or other trained professional. • It’s tough to inform your Parents what to try to do The most difficult thing...