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Caregiver Burnout and Compassion Fatigue "Compassion Fatigue is a state experienced by those helping people or animals in distress; it is an extreme state of tension and preoccupation with the suffering of those being helped to the degree that it can create a secondary traumatic stress for the helper." “Caregiver burnout” is another similar term - Compassion Fatigue is an aspect of Burnout caused by empathy which traumatizes the caregiver.
CAREGIVERS HAVE RIGHTS, TOO! Caregiving is like another job. You choose to do it and truly want to do it. But when you put your own life and needs on the backburner, you can run into trouble.
Caregiving & siblings: challenges & opportunities Caregiving and sibling relationships: challenges and opportunities. From the Family Caregiver Alliance (FCA)
Caregiving and the holidays: from stress to success! Caregiving and the holidays: from stress to success! From the Family Caregiver Alliance (FCA)
Caregiving for loved ones – the 'new normal' for boomers Thoughts on caregiving and a link to an article by Emanuella Grinberg, CNN
Changing Places: Should Your Parents Move in with You? Changing Places: Should Your Parents Move in with You? From the Family Caregiver Alliance (FCA)
COMMUNICATE OPENLY - Tips from Dr. Marion By Dr. Marion Somers, Ph. D., Dr. Marion Tips Helpful tips on the subject of COMMUNICATING OPENLY from Dr. Marion, Ph.D., Geriatric Care Manager
Handbook for Long-Distance Caregivers Provides insight and a link to the Family Caregiver Alliance (FCA) Handbook for Long-Distance Caregivers
Help is not a Dirty Word By Suzanne Mintz, National Family Caregivers Association This article is excerpted from Suzanne Mintz's book Love Honor and Value: A Family Caregiver Writes about the Choices and Challenges of Caregiving, published by Capital Books and available in September 2002.
HIRE HELP WHEN IT'S NEEDED - Tips from Dr. Marion By Dr. Marion Somers, Ph. D., Dr. Marion Tips Helpful tips on the subject of HIRING HELP WHEN IT'S NEEDED from Dr. Marion, Ph.D., Geriatric Care Manager
How to use Household Appliances - Where to Start? Tips for safely and effectively using common household appliances.
LONG DISTANCE CAREGIVING - From Ask Dr. Marion By Dr. Marion Somers, Ph. D., Ask Dr. Marion Sound advice to your questions from Dr. Marion, Ph.D., Geriatric Care Manager
National Family Caregiver Support Program The Caregiver Resource Room is where families, caregivers, and professionals can find information about the National Family Caregiver Support Program, including: where you can turn for support and assistance, and providing services to caregivers.
Preparation Pays Off During the years I worked as a Caregiver Coordinator I talked with caregivers about home safety, caregiver burnout, self-care for the caregiver and also ways to prepare for the future.
Recognize Caregiver Burnout You may not always recognize the signs of burnout in yourself, but those close to you probably will. Be open to your friends’ and families’ feedback about how you are doing.
REMINISCENCE THERAPY - From Ask Dr. Marion REMINISCENCE THERAPY By Dr. Marion Somers, Ph. D., Ask Dr. Marion Sound advice to your questions from Dr. Marion, Ph.D., Geriatric Care Manager
The Caregiving Rollercoaster Caring for an older adult can sometimes feel like a rollercoaster ride. Much of the time you are filled with joy and pride as you spend time with your loved one. Then there are times when you feel overwhelmed and stressed by the challenges of caregiving.

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