Homecare: 4 New Year’s Resolutions For Caregivers
Homecare: It’s that time of year again when people evaluate their lives and try to commit to making changes that will help them achieve their goals in the coming year.
New Year’s resolutions can be a great way to set intentions for the year ahead. But it’s important to set realistic and helpful resolutions so that you’re not putting more pressure on yourself. If you’re a family caregiver here are some resolutions that you and your homecare provider can adapt to help you both keep going and thrive in the year ahead no matter what the year has in store for you and your senior loved ones:
Homecare in Haverford PA: New Year’s Resolutions
Cut Yourself The Slack You Give Others
Caregivers usually have empathy to spare for everyone except themselves. When your senior loved ones take out a rough day on you, or when you have to keep the peace among family members, or when you are the one that has to do all of the planning and caring you make excuses and carry on. You are always understanding when other people are struggling and you pick up the slack so they can do what they need to do. Give yourself that same empathy and grace. This year let some of the other family members pick up the slack for you so you can take a break occasionally.
Remember Your Needs Matter, Too
Caregivers are usually rewarded for putting everyone else’s needs first, but that can put you into burnout very quickly. You have to prioritize your needs. No one else will do it for you. It’s wonderful to want to help your senior loved ones and your other family members but make sure that your needs come first. You have to be healthy and strong mentally and physically in order to help the people you love. It’s ok to put your needs first. Commit to yourself first and then to your family.
Schedule Time For Yourself Every Week
Everyone needs a break. Including you. Hire a home care assistance provider who can take care of your senior loved one at least once a week so that you can take time for yourself. Go shopping, meet some friends, go work out, or just go home and take a long nap. Schedule time that is just for you and don’t let anyone steal that time. Put it on your calendar so that you don’t schedule any other commitments during that time. Arrange for a home care assistance provider and don’t feel guilty about taking time to rejuvenate yourself.
Homecare: Forgive Yourself For Making Mistakes
Caregivers often struggle to forgive themselves when it comes to caring for their senior parents. Maybe you weren’t as patient as you wanted to be, or you made a mistake scheduling an appointment or did something wrong. Mistakes happen, and they will happen all the time. You need to forgive yourself for making mistakes because you are human and humans make mistakes. What really matters is that you and your homecare provider keep trying and keep doing whatever you can to help your senior loved ones.
If you or an aging loved-one are considering hiring Homecare in Haverford, PA, please contact the friendly staff at Suma Home Care. (484) 206-4544
Ibrahim recently completed a Professional Certificate in Management; He is currently pursuing a Masters in Business Administrations (MBA) at a prestigious university in the UK.
With their passion for helping others and a strong background in customer services and clinical care, Ibrahim and his wife started assisting individuals in their homes.
Since started and operating Suma Home Care in 2010 in the basement of their home, Suma Home Care has provided professionals who work endlessly in providing clients with the highest quality of care, while enabling clients to maintain dignity, comfort and safety in their homes.
Suma Home Care, serves four counties in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Chester, Montgomery and Philadelphia. Ibrahim is firmly connected to his local community and is always looking for ways to give back whenever the opportunity presents itself.
Ibrahim enjoys spending time with his wife and children, travelling and enjoys sports.
Mariama Suma-Keita BSN RN
Born in Sierra Leone west Africa, relocated to America in 1999 from a civil war and settled since in the U.S.A as a Naturalized citizen Graduated from National school of nursing with an associate , and completed BSN in Nursing from Immaculata University graduated with Honor roll Alpha Lambda sigma, After escaping the war served as a refugee nurse in Gambia and Guinea to other displaced refugees before coming to America.
In the states started in Homecare then then transition into hospital, worked in Jefferson hospital as a Registered nurse on Tele and general medsurg floor, also worked in Einstein hospital as an oncology transplant nurse , I realized that I enjoy working with patients so much and believe in quality and compassionate care one at a time dealing with an holistic approach in caring for patients and family in a familiar environment called home , I see the impact and progress when they’re home , it makes them feel relax and progress fast with recovering at home. As a nurse and entrepreneur I understand that dedication to meeting people and families needs is a priority, and able to foster relationships with family and patients that is professional and friendly to help them stay and settled home as a desire.
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