David Solie has another thought provoking post at Aging Parents Insight. This one is on the impact of a parent crossing over the 80 year old mark. It’s well worth reading.
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Just came across an article in the Shreveport Times by therapist David McMillian that’s worth a read.
Caring for aging parents can exact a heavy price on the family caregivers. Caregiver stress is a serious issue that most caregivers pay little attention to until it has them in it’s grip. How do you draw the […]
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Kevin Hoffberg at My Decide raised yet another interesting question: Should siblings be compensated for caring for mom or dad?
It’s a controversial question that really started me thinking. Like all good questions, this one raises more questions than answers.
On the surface, it seems like a good idea particularly when a sibling (typically a daughter or […]
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Here are a few ideas for coping with caregiver anger:
Instant handling
Get away for a while. Simply walking into another room or around the block can calm you down.
Count to 10 before responding. It’s what our mother’s told us when we were kids. It still works. Give yourself time to regroup emotionally.
Take […]
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The stress and frustration of care giving can fray emotions pretty well.
What you’re feeling as caregiver anger could be a simple extension of a personal sense that you lack control over your situation. Common sources of caregiver anger include
frustration,
emotional hurt,
feeling annoyed,
harassed,
disappointed or threatened.
Caregiver anger is a common reaction that caregivers experience. It’s also important […]
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