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Monday, 18 January 2010 23:59

It is OK to Ask For Help -- You Are Not Alone.
sumbul1a No matter what you do, it isn't enough
bullet You feel as if you're the only one in the world caring for a sick relative at home
bullet You don't have a place to be alone or the time to be alone
bullet Family relationships are breaking down because of caregiving pressures
bullet Your caregiving responsibilities are significantly interfering with your work
bullet You feel it is selfish to ever think of yourself or your needs
bullet Your coping methods have become destructive -- you are over-eating or under-eating, abusing drugs or alcohol, becoming withdrawn, etc.
bullet There are no more happy times.  Loving and caring turn to exhaustion and resentment
 

Family members play an important role in providing care to older people. A variety of services can be provided for family members taking care of an older person including information, assistance and case management, to name a few.
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