Caregivers
Millions of Americans will end up in a caregiving or care-receiving situation eventually. Becoming a family caregiver of an older adult can occur suddenly and without warning, or it can evolve slowly over time. Regardless of how it occurs, it is often a life-changing event that can be very stressful, especially when it involves intense caregiving such as dementia or incontinence. Monthly Caregiver Update Newsletter
Caregivers must create balance between caring for others and caring for themselves. Easy to say but extremely difficult to achieve given constantly increasing demands on time and resources. Apprehension is understandable. How will we balance our own families, careers, and retirement dreams with the demands of caregiving? How will it interrupt our lives or defer our dreams? How will the emotional toll affect our families and ourselves? Will we have the emotional strength to provide care if a parent is debilitated for a long time?
Research shows that caregivers who use respite services at least two days per week can reduce the anxiety, anger, depression, and decline in physical health that often results from the stress of caregiving. Getting respite early and often is the key to healthy caregiving. Circle Center enables caregivers to live a healthier, more balanced lifestyle by providing the following support:
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