From the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration
Research suggests that the physical and emotional demands on caregivers put them
At greater risk for health problems:
· Caregivers
are more at risk for infectious diseases, such as colds and flu, and chronic
diseases, such as heart problems, diabetes, and cancer.
· Depression
is twice as common among caregivers compared to non-caregivers.
The
report offers tips on taking care of your own health that will also help you to
care for your loved one longer. These include immunization, all the
regularly scheduled check-ups, and recommended screenings, telling your doctor
you are a caregiver and talking to him/her if you are feeling depressed or
nervous. Those providing senior assistance must also take time out of every day to do something just for themselves that they enjoy. Exercise and a good diet are good at any age, but the time and effort these take will benefit not only the one providing elderly assistance, but also the one receiving care. The tip sheet also points out that parent care can change at anytime, so it is also important to have a list of good elder care resources in the event that you need them.
I wonder how many caregivers there are because there are no other financial options to hire a caregiver. Many folks I consult with on reverse mortgages use the tax-free funds to hire home health care providers. Just think what happens to the elderly should something happen to their caretaker?
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