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Burnt Out Caregivers Struggle to Care for Their Loved One

January 27, 2022

BrightStar Care respite services offers relief for overworked family caregivers.

Caregiver burnout is real. Something that contributes to the stress is that many caregivers have difficulty saying 'no'.

Whether it’s someone asking for help or "caregiving responsibilities, a friend expecting their attendance at an event, or a boss asking them to work late, caregivers are often sympathetic to the needs of others and can neglect their own."

However, "when a caregiver constantly puts others above themselves, they risk the real repercussions of stretching themselves too thin, and could fall ill or face other physical or mental health issues themselves. "

Even though, saying "no" can be challenging when a friend, family member, or acquaintance asks for help, caregivers should ask themselves about how it will impact their own well-beling. Whether the request is for your time or if it’s something that can wait, be postponed, or declined, ask yourself if it is vital. 

Here are four tips to help caregivers think about their well-being first: https://dailycaring.com/tips-that-help-caregivers-say-no-with-confidence/

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BrightStar Care of Jupiter / Martin County provides in-home care and resources to families and local businesses in Jupiter and Palm Beach Gardens areas. Our caregivers and healthcare professionals include Personal Care Aides, Nurses (RNs), and Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs). Our team provide respite care to give family caregivers a needed break.

For more information on how BrightStar Care supports Martin County's family caregivers, and to learn more about our local team of home healthcare professionals – please Click Here.

We’re here and ready to give you a break. Call us today! We can be reached 24/7 at 561-741-1200.

Source: https://dailycaring.com/tips-that-help-caregivers-say-no-with-confidence/