It’s not as easy for a caregiver to remember how to build and maintain relationships with other people. This is especially true if you have been isolating yourself for a while. Try some of these ideas to see if some of them work well for you.

Reach out to People Who Work with You

If you’ve never been one to make friends with work colleagues, you might want to give it a try. This might be easier in some situations than in others, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t try. Look for common interests and try striking up a conversation.

Rekindle Friendships

Just because you’ve lost touch with some of your old friends, that doesn’t mean that they don’t care about you and wonder how you’re doing. In fact, they’d probably be thrilled if you reached out to them in some way. Send an email or a text or make a call and see what happens.

Volunteer with No Expectations

One way to connect with the world around you and to feel more involved is to volunteer in your community. It’s best if you do this from a standpoint in which you’re not expecting anything in return, of course. Find a cause you believe in and look for ways to give back.

Join a Workout Class

Exercising is a powerful tool for a caregiver. It allows you to burn off stress and can help you to sleep better. It’s also a way for you to ensure that you stay as healthy as possible so you can continue to be a caregiver. By joining a workout class, you might just meet some people with whom you have a lot in common. That can easily translate into new friendships.

Find a Support Group

Many caregivers avoid joining a support group because it sounds like a lot of work. But the key here is that you’re going to meet other caregivers who are in situations that are almost exactly like yours. Few people will understand what you’re going through better than another caregiver will.

Take a Class

Learning something new can only benefit you. Find a class in your area that has always intrigued you and sign up. You might find that you have things in common with your classmates and this can again translate into a friendship.

Often what you’re missing is good experiences that help you to remember that it’s not so bad to have other people in your life. Take baby steps until you’re comfortable making bigger strides with your social life.

If you or an aging loved-one are considering hiring Homecare in Oakland, CA, contact the friendly staff at Home Care Professionals today.

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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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