Managing The Emotions That Come With Caregiving

Caring for a loved one and deciding to seek in-home caregiving can produce a wide range of emotions. Taking care of your loved one is critical, so it’s little wonder that you would feel a wide variety of emotions as you take care of them. Below we highlight some of the feelings you may have as a caregiver and if you decide to seek outside support.

Appreciation:

Acting as a caregiver can give you a renewed sense of appreciation for your loved one as well as their struggle. Seeing up close what they go through on a daily basis can give you new insight into what they are facing. Likewise, choosing an in-home caregiver can give you a renewed sense of appreciation for the workers who provide the delicate care for your loved one.

Sadness:

Watching a loved one lose the ability to do certain functions can be challenging emotionally. It can create a sense of sadness watching them struggle with tasks they once used to be able to do fine. Know that it’s OK to feel this way.

Exhaustion:

Caregiving can be a rewarding experience, but it can also be very tiring. Exhaustion is one emotion you may feel as a caregiver. Hiring an in-home caregiving specialist can help ease some of that burden.

Anxiety:

Learning the ins and outs of what your loved one needs on a daily basis can cause anxiety because there is a sense of the unknown. Having honest communication with them is the best way to overcome this. Hiring an in-home senior care specialist can be a source of anxiety, but know that at Visiting Angels, we take great care in providing a sense of calm and well-being for your loved one.

At Visiting Angels, we are experts at helping independent-minded individuals stay at home while taking care of them and ensuring they are safe and comfortable. Our senior care services help seniors stay at home without placing a burden on family members who may have other obligations like work, childcare and volunteering.

To learn more about our in-home respite care for seniors and adults with disabilities and their caregivers in Asheville, call Visiting Angels in Asheville today 828-665-3944!