Caregivers and family life

It’s not easy to reconcile caring for a sick or aging loved one with your day-to-day responsibilities as a parent or spouse.

It is possible to learn how to reconcile these two activities to better get through the more demanding and difficult periods. Here are some solutions to help you find a better balance between your role as caregiver and your family life, as you go about your day.

 

First of all, you need to recognize the signs that you may be having trouble reconciling everything:

• Emotional exhaustion
• Health problems
• Family tensions
• Communication difficulties

 

We must prevent imbalance by recognizing its limits.
Specify your needs:

• The need for affection,
• The need for encouragement,
• The need for solitude,
• The need for new challenges,
• The need for stability,
• The need for recognition,
• The need for support in domestic tasks or with your loved one.

Share your anxieties with family members. Organize a family meeting to identify your needs and concerns, and find solutions together.

 

Above all, remember that talking to your loved ones is the best way to avoid exhaustion.

|The Healthy Mouth team