Caring for the caregiver is actually their own privilege and right.
It is a wise person who takes on the care of another person and includes, if not first considers, the care of ones own self.
Estimating the time and energy that will be required in the progression of the care from the first dreaded symptoms on to the aftermath of the loss is of great benefit to the surviving and recuperating community.
We don't call them survivors for no reason.
It is a privilege, an art and a science to be not only a survivor but one who thrives after the death of a friend or family member.
Careful consideration of the inventory of time, devotion and tools of care should be realistically evaluated.
The limitations of these resources must be faced with candid honesty through the possibilities of the whole process.
As with the beginning of life so it is with the ending of life that these judgments of one's potential to give would benefit both the needy and giver.
Taking inventory of what you have to give in the line of time, energy and home care supplies is essential to the peace of mind and comfort of both.
Getting first hand reports of others experience will also be helpful so that you do not have to make all the errors alone.
Even if you are exposed to the advice of others still your own experience and situation has to be considered in the context of principal not rules.
The one with the compromised health may not want to always be with family so time alone can be respected and given to the suffering one.
It is not a rule that the person must be in the company of friends all the time.
The principal that considers the preference of companionship will benefit both the dying and the caregiver.
There are no hard and fast rules but only acceptance of preferences and priorities of facilities.
Giving the solo time as preferred will give the caregiver time to rest and catch a second wind.
No guilt plagues either person as long as the process is talked about and understood.
Realizing that this whole experience is a process is valuable.
The changing needs and flexible routines can be constantly reevaluated.
This may seem like a bit of an oxymoron but this is an actuality.
Just as caring for a newborn is a growing experience, caring for the person who is reversing the beginning of life is progressively changeable.
Each day has never been experienced before and must be met with some expectations and some reservations.
The balance of both is left to the talent and maturity of the caregiver.
It is a wise person who takes on the care of another person and includes, if not first considers, the care of ones own self.
Estimating the time and energy that will be required in the progression of the care from the first dreaded symptoms on to the aftermath of the loss is of great benefit to the surviving and recuperating community.
We don't call them survivors for no reason.
It is a privilege, an art and a science to be not only a survivor but one who thrives after the death of a friend or family member.
Careful consideration of the inventory of time, devotion and tools of care should be realistically evaluated.
The limitations of these resources must be faced with candid honesty through the possibilities of the whole process.
As with the beginning of life so it is with the ending of life that these judgments of one's potential to give would benefit both the needy and giver.
Taking inventory of what you have to give in the line of time, energy and home care supplies is essential to the peace of mind and comfort of both.
Getting first hand reports of others experience will also be helpful so that you do not have to make all the errors alone.
Even if you are exposed to the advice of others still your own experience and situation has to be considered in the context of principal not rules.
The one with the compromised health may not want to always be with family so time alone can be respected and given to the suffering one.
It is not a rule that the person must be in the company of friends all the time.
The principal that considers the preference of companionship will benefit both the dying and the caregiver.
There are no hard and fast rules but only acceptance of preferences and priorities of facilities.
Giving the solo time as preferred will give the caregiver time to rest and catch a second wind.
No guilt plagues either person as long as the process is talked about and understood.
Realizing that this whole experience is a process is valuable.
The changing needs and flexible routines can be constantly reevaluated.
This may seem like a bit of an oxymoron but this is an actuality.
Just as caring for a newborn is a growing experience, caring for the person who is reversing the beginning of life is progressively changeable.
Each day has never been experienced before and must be met with some expectations and some reservations.
The balance of both is left to the talent and maturity of the caregiver.
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