Very often caregivers spend the little free time that they have looking for ways to be even better at being caregivers. The thing is, you’re probably already a pretty awesome caregiver as it is. If you still think you could be doing a better job, though, give some of these ideas a try.

Be Mindful of Your Own Well-being

You have got to prioritize your own self-care. If you’re not doing this, that’s going to create big problems for you down the road. You need to be eating healthy meals regularly, getting plenty of sleep, and exercising regularly. All of these, combined with paying attention to your own chronic health issues, will help you to be a better caregiver for your senior.

Do as Much Planning as You Can

Planning may not seem as if it’s part of caregiving, but it truly is. There’s a lot that you can prepare for, even if new situations crop up every day. Educate yourself as much as possible about your senior’s health issues and about anything else related to her care. From there you’re going to be able to anticipate much more than you thought you could. Keep your plans as flexible as possible, because something is always likely to change on you.

Treat Her How You’d Want to Be Treated

The “Golden Rule” really does apply everywhere. Your senior might have a difficult time asking for your help during this stage of her life, which is understandable. Try to remember that she’s her own person and that she’s had a lifetime of experience to get to this point. Remember to treat her with the same dignity you’d want to be shown to you.

Let Go of Guilt

Lots of negative emotions will surprise you when it comes to caregiving, but one that can do some serious damage for you is guilt. You might feel as if you’re constantly spread too thin and that you’re doing everything in your life a disservice. Try to remember that you’re doing the best you can at all times and be gracious with yourself. Let go of the lies about yourself the guilt is trying to tell you.

Something else to remember is that you’re already a fantastic caregiver. You’re doing the most that you can for your senior’s particular situation. You’re there for her and you’re supporting her and that is incredibly important and brave. No matter what else is going on, try to remember that.

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Andy Howardis a Bay Area Native who holds a BA in Political Science (University of Colorado at Boulder, ’97). After college Andy worked in the surging tech industry.His Grandmother however, would suffer a significant decline in health and ultimately needed in-home care. The experience of a loved one depending on outside help to age in place proved to be pivotal for Andy as he left the tech industry in 2002 for an opportunity in the home care world with a large provider. After having success in home care, but being frustrated by corporate constraints Andy founded HomeCare Professionals in 2005.He methodically built the company one client at a time by focusing on hiring quality caregivers to ensure positive outcomes. Currently Andy serves as the CEO of HomeCare Professionals and is also highly active in the non-profit organization California Association of Health Services at Home (CAHSAH) which advocates for a higher standard of in-home care for those who wish to remain living at home in California.

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