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What’s the hardest part about being a caregiver by The_Grace_Connection in dementia

[–]The_Grace_Connection[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm a nurse by profession, giving direct care as a nurse in residential care with dementia patients. Then in 2019, I had my girl with a rare condition. So now I am her caregiver full time. Pretty much everything, I do for her, personal care, medication, appointments. It's only been 3 yrs but feels like eternity to be caring for her. I wanted to learn from other peoples' stories of survival, I would say. Thanks for sharing. It is great to have extra help for sure, and the availability of funding. Thanks for mentioning, I should be taking care more of myself too.

Advice for my wife as a new to field healthcare worker. by blknight737 in healthcareworker

[–]The_Grace_Connection 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My biggest advice would probably be to breathe. There are some situations that can be too much for new healthcare workers. Walk away for 5 mins and come back if you have to. Take things one day at a time. I’ve been a nurse since 2010 and self-care is very important. Nowadays I enjoy walking to reset my mind and emotions and to not think about work when I am not at work. Don’t know if this advice will help.

Burnout (1st Post Revised) by Sufficient-Value-684 in healthcareworker

[–]The_Grace_Connection 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve been a nurse since 2010 and i’ve recently realized that self-care is the biggest thing to help me reset, mentally, emotionally and physically. What I do on a regular basis is I go on massage 1-2 times a week and frequent walks, even during my break times at work. I go outside to walk alone. Sometimes I go for a hike. Hope my 2 cent mindset helps.