You're Not Alone Podcast
Hi, it's Val and Morgan, come along on our journey as we talk about life challenges and insight into living with a disability and or being a caregiver. We talk about all things related to living and understanding life with a disability, and no topics are off-limits.
In each episode, we will explore the experiences, perspectives, and stories of individuals who have faced and overcome the obstacles imposed by disability. Through candid conversations, personal anecdotes, and expert insights, they shed light on the diverse realities of life with disabilities, dismantling misconceptions and fostering empathy along the way.
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You're Not Alone Podcast
Caregiver Burnout - Reviewing Concerns, Resources, and Caregiver Self-Assessments
Welcome back to another episode of the You're Not Alone Podcast!
This week Morgan and Val discuss caregiver burnout, a real issue many family caregivers experience while assisting with the care of a loved one. They highlight these concerns and discuss available resources for caregivers.
Via the American Physchological Association, caregivers often experience the following problems while managing the care of a family member:
- Mental Health Concerns: Depression, Anxiety, Stress, Guilt, Sadness, Easily Irritated, Feeling Isolated or Abandoned by Others, Anticipatory Grief
- Physical Health Concerns: Fatigue, Sleep Problems, Risk of Illness, Injury or Mortality, Weakened Immune System, Dysregulation of Stress Hormones
- Functional and Cognitive Impairment: Greater Need For Help with IADL Assistance, Difficulty with Memory and Concentration
- Secondary Strains: Work/Employment, Financial Strains, Relationship Stress, Loss of Time for Self-Care, Reduced Quality of Life
- Care Decisions: When Is It Time for Various Services, Residential Placement, End of Life Care Planning
- Resources and Eligibility for Services: Housing, Healthcare, Community Services, Respite
- Family Challenges: Conflict about Care, Lack of Support for Caregiver, Balancing Needs of Healthy and Sick Family Members, Behavioral Issues, Interpersonal Conflicts, Lack of Cooperation by Care Recipient
-Advocacy for Care: Interface with Service Systems, Coordinating Systems
(https://apa.org/pi/about/publications/caregivers/practice-settings/common-problems)
For more information about the caregiver support groups discussed in this episode, visit: https://www.azcaregiver.org/support-groups-care-for-caregivers
Thank you to our friends who participated in offering your input and advice for our caregiver community! We hear you, we see you, and know you are not alone!!
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