Caregivers
Making A Difference
This Page Is In Appreciation Of The Caregiver
The definition of a caregiver is anyone who provides help to another person in need. The people that provide that help can be daughters, wives, husbands, sons, grandchildren, partners, friends and professionals. 65.7 million caregivers make up 29% of the U.S. adult population providing care to someone who is ill, disabled or aged and that number grows every day. As we age, we see more of our family, friends and loved ones require that help. One thing we can all agree on is that it is not an easy responsibility. The people that provide this care are glad to do this and are rewarded by it, but if the demands are heavy, over time they can also become exhausted and stressed. Somehow they manage and that is why these people deserve our admiration and respect. |
The Qualities It Takes To Be A Great Caregiver
Most people have a good degree of human compassion and understanding but only those with the right qualities can maintain a high standard of care and feel a sense of accomplishment and fulfillment. Experience is a great qualification to have because it allows us to determine whether we can handle a particular task. Those who are less experienced can still be quite effective if they are persistent in their efforts to handle the task at hand. A reliable caregiver is one that can be depended on to meet commitments and give their best in every task. It is an invaluable asset to be responsible and accountable for your care because other people can relax knowing things are in good hands. A caregiver with a sense of humor will ease tensions and make care receivers feel better. |
The Important Role Of The Caregiver
When people become ill, disabled or aged and are no longer able to manage on their own, they often turn to family and friends for help. This is when the caregiver steps in and serves as a home health aide and companion. Duties may include bathing, dressing, transfers, ambulation assistance, light housekeeping, cooking, medication reminders and a great deal more. We all perform most of these duties on a daily basis but imagine a day when we could no longer accomplish them. Communication and coordination skills are also needed when dealing with other family and friends. To manage the challenges of care giving, it is important for the caregiver to assess all their care giving options and find ways to take care of themselves while providing care. |
Making A Difference As A Caregiver
Few situations in life are as tense and stressful as having to provide care for some who maybe in poor health or dying. As any caregiver knows, taking on the responsibility of providing care to someone with serious health issues can be an enormous task. Providing care can take a physical, emotional and in some cases take a financial toll on the caregiver. Despite all this, the caregiver moves forward with a great sense of accomplishment and fulfillment. They wake up every day to face new challenges and realize that every struggle is a step forward. They want to make the world a better place and they do it with one person at a time. Most of all, they are making a difference in the lives of the people they care for and also in the lives of others. |