Episode 20: Taming The Caregiving Storm

Caregivers Finding A Foothold

Louisiana has just incurred a storm -- Hurricane Ida which has caused much destruction and damage to our coastal parishes.
Caregiving is also a storm, which touches many lives and if not properly entered into, it too can cause much destruction and damage to lives.
Caregiving is important. It is in fact a very honorable role to assume. It demonstrates a heart of love that look beyond only focusing on our own personal needs to meeting the needs of others.
While caregiving is important, each task of care is not vital. There are many care recipients -- elderly parents or disabled spouses who have "wants" that unfairly impact the lives of the caregiver.
Many caregivers make the mistake of jeopardizing other important relationships in their lives in order to meet the wants of a parent or disabled spouse. Yes, we should be willing sacrifice sometimes to help others, but not to the extent that it destroys valuable relationships in our lives.
Setting boundaries and devising a plan for caregiving which includes acknowledging the needs of the caregiver's spouse and children is important. Listen to the episode to receive guidance on how to tame the caregiving storm.