Velie Consulting Services, LLC

Velie Consulting Services, LLC
​

Tax Returns prepared and e-filed starting at $75 (depending on additional forms)
​

​

Button Text
  • Home
    • Services
  • Income Tax Info.
  • Coupon
  • About
  • Other Links
  • More Links
  • Contact Info
  • About
  • Contact Info

Family Caregiver Information for "Making it through the Holidays"

11/27/2011

1 Comment

 
Making  It Through The Holidays
Christine M.
Valentin, LCSW:
, November 16, 2011 
 
 
The holidays are always tough. Whether you are hosting a  family dinner or traveling to one, you may find yourself experiencing some  feelings of anxiety or apprehension in preparation for the holiday gathering.
This is especially true, if you are a family  caregiver. Besides trying to juggle the daily tasks that comes with caring
for an older adult, spouse or significant other, you now probably have to add  hosting, cooking, traveling and/or catering to family and friends. In order to  maximize your potential as a host or guest, here are a few tips to consider: 
 
Recognize your limitations
Have you been asked to host the holiday dinner this year? 
Does your family expect you to make the majority of food? Are you also expected  to coordinate the gathering? Being a caregiver is often a full-time job that  does not come with any breaks. For those relatives or friends who are not aware
of your 24/7 job status, it is important that you make them aware of what you  can and cannot manage. If your family is relying on you to host, cook and/or  entertain, it is up to you to advocate for yourself and put the brakes on their  expectations.

Reach out for help
Many caregivers are either too proud to ask for assistance or feel it is their obligation to shoulder all the caregiving
responsibilities on their own. Asking a relative or friend to lend a hand during the holidays, or any other time of the year, can alleviate some of the stress associated with caregiving. If you do not have a relative or friend you feel you
can rely on, there are services available to family caregivers in your  community; all it takes is you reaching
out
and asking for help.

Allow yourself to feel….
Angry. Annoyed. Frustrated. Resentful - the list can be  as long as you need. These feelings are normal and can also be accompanied by feelings of guilt. Being a caregiver is often a role that falls in our laps with  little preparation and a whole lot of expectation. As we think of our future and proceed through the course of life, we envision ourselves establishing a career,
taking care of our children and retiring to a peaceful, relaxing place. Having to care for a parent with a memory impairment like Alzheimer's disease or for a spouse with a terminal illness is generally not included in that equation. The
truth is, however, life is unpredictable and in order to minimize our stress levels we have to accept that we are not superheros and must be open to receiving help. Part of that adjustment process is to allow ourselves to feel what we are feeling and obtain support from friends, relatives or licensed professionals. This is often the only way to get through the journey of
caregiving.
1 Comment
family daycare link
5/20/2012 07:56:32 pm

Great information about Family Caregiver for "Making it through the Holidays". It’s great to come across a blog every once in a while that isn’t the same out of date rehashed information.

Reply



Leave a Reply.

    Author

    Helpful Information from a variety of Authors who are listed in their articles.

    Archives

    January 2021
    December 2020
    May 2020
    March 2020
    February 2020
    January 2020
    November 2019
    October 2019
    January 2019
    November 2018
    September 2018
    February 2018
    January 2018
    December 2017
    November 2017
    February 2017
    January 2017
    December 2016
    March 2016
    February 2016
    January 2016
    December 2015
    October 2015
    September 2015
    January 2015
    November 2014
    October 2014
    September 2014
    December 2013
    November 2013
    September 2013
    January 2013
    January 2012
    November 2011

    RSS Feed

Proudly powered by Weebly