Challenges of Caregivers

Caregivers are people who assist people with illnesses, injuries, or disabilities. While the service work is selfless, there are challenges which encompass being a caregiver. Dedicated women who are caregivers are mostly prone to unhealthy side effects of depression, anxiety, or stress. Although, women that are caregivers can control toxic side-effects of the many illnesses associated with their service by seeking caregiving resources in the community, taking care of their health, and seeing the doctor for regular checkups.

            Stress associated with caregiving can be physical and emotional, however; it is natural to be overwhelmed while serving a disabled or sick family member. Caregivers provide relief or are "on call" nearly all day; therefore, caregivers have limited time for other family members, friends, or work. Despite the difficulties that surround being a caregiver it is very comforting to aid a loved one because they can possess the opportunity to spend multitudinous time with them.

            Unfortunately, women are far likely to struggle with caregiving stress and health problems than men. Illnesses that require continuous medical care and supervision like Alzheimer's disease and dementia are likely to cause depression to the caregiver. Furthermore, women caregivers that take care of their spouse are prone to the medical illnesses of high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, and heart disease. Women caregivers have the disadvantages of limited annual screenings, becoming insomniac, and not having adequate physical activity.

            Managing harmful illnesses associated with caregiving is a dedicated alternative to serve a loved one. Therefore, seeking classes offered in local hospitals can train caregivers to care for someone with their disability. Resources in the community are fundamental to the services provided as a caregiver thus, exploring the services in the community can provide primary caregivers a lapse from their caregiving responsibilities. Note that asking for help and accepting the assistance will accommodate caregiver needs to fulfill their responsibilities. Making a list of alternative ways others can help caregivers along with their caregiving journey will be strengthening. Allowing assistants to determine what they can do in their capacity will be comforting to caregivers.  Acknowledge self-care during the caregiving routine, follow-up the doctor with annual checkups, and engage in support groups to make the service experience rewarding.