Thursday, September 2, 2010

How to Reduce Stress in Caregiving Profession

There are caregivers who oftentimes forget to take care of their self because of the stress from taking care of others. Here are some advices from professional health care giver on how can you take care yourself as a caregiver:

  • Take a healthy diet.
  • Take a time to rest, find a time to unwind and relax.
  • A good exercise regularly, gives good blood circulation.
  • Check not only the health of your patient, but as well as yourself.
  • Bond with the friend and family to reduce depression.
  • Have good and happy times with your patient.
  • Have a vacation or a retreat.

Being stressful as a caregivers really affects your performance, so stay healthy. Depression might affect your performance, and also the behavior of your patient if he or she feels that you have a problem. Take care of yourself as you take care of your patient.

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