In addition to interactions with family members changing, caregivers find how people at work, in their community groups, in church, and in other places start treating them differently. Suddenly people find it more difficult to talk to them. The conversation always starts with, “How is…,” and they tend to excuse themselves to move on to someone else to find a more pleasant conversation topic. People do not like sadness, and caregivers often look tired and overwhelmed. Their body language speaks volumes, sometimes causing others to avoid conversation with them. Learn more about how caregiving affects relationships with others besides your family.
Caregivers Can be Victims, Too Many caregivers support elderly parents suffering from dementia or illnesses affecting their personalities. As a result, the conflict between the parent and “child,” now caregiver, may become intense. Though news articles describe elderly abuse and domestic violence associated with in-home care, few publications mention that caregivers often become victims […]
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Donna Steigleder, Healthcare to Homecare, LLC
Email: donnasteigleder@hctohomecare.com
Phone: 804-241-5350
Fax: 804-769-4695
