Manage Caregiver Stress with Companion Care at Home
Family Caregiver: Companion Care at Home Glenholden PA
You can’t avoid stress in life, but too much stress does impact your health. Since your dad’s stroke, you’ve provided a lot of the care he needs and work from his home when you can. It’s stressful, but you’re also certain you’re letting others down and not doing enough.
The more you take on, the more stressed you’re becoming. How do you manage stress as a family caregiver?
Learn to Say No
You have to set boundaries. Your dad keeps you busy, but your brother asks you if you can start watching his kids after school until he’s out of work. If it’s too much responsibility, don’t feel pressured into saying yes. Tell him no and explain that you can’t give your dad the quality care he needs while also being the best caregiver to his kids.
Another area that many family caregivers run into is being asked to shop for other family members’ groceries while you’re out shopping with your dad. If it’s too much extra hassle, don’t agree. The only time you might want to consider is if they offer to take over a day or two of your dad’s care in exchange.
Know When to Step Away
Your dad is being particularly argumentative about letting you wash his hair. You can’t keep skipping this personal care task as his hair is getting greasy. It’s frustrating, but he’s not caving in. Sometimes, you have to know when to step away and let him cool down before trying again.
One thing that can work is taking him to a hair salon for a haircut. Pay for the shampoo service. You might find he’s less argumentative with a companion care at home professional than he is with you.
Get Enough Exercise
Aim for 30 minutes of moderately-paced exercise each day. This includes activities like walking at a steady pace, swimming laps for 30 minutes, or riding a bike. Try to mix up exercises so that you’re working different muscle groups.
Once or twice a week, take some time for yourself and practice meditative exercises like Tai Chi or Yoga. It helps you focus on breathing and clearing your mind of stress. If you can find a Yoga or Tai Chi class that’s in an outdoor setting where you breathe in the fresh air and feel the warmth of the sun, it’s even better.
Plan at Least One Day Off
Ensure you’re taking time to socialize, relax by yourself, or sleep in. You need to focus on your self-care before focusing on your dad.
Take time for yourself at least once or twice a week. If you had a job outside of the home, you’d probably get a day or two off, right? Do the same with your dad’s care. Hire companion care at home aides to ensure he has someone helping out while you’re taking a day off for self-care.
If you or an aging loved one are considering hiring Companion Care at Home in Glenholden, PA, and the surrounding area, 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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