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Caregiver Services: The
Caregiver's Creed
The Caregiver’s Creed
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I take care of myself. I know that if I
am not healthy and sound, I cannot care for another person
effectively.
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I accept that caregiving involves an
incredible range of emotions, from anger to joy, from resentment to
compassion. I accept that my feelings are not right or wrong. They
just are. And they are as natural and unavoidable as breathing.
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I ask for and accept help willingly. I
involve my family, friends and the community in the care of my aging
loved one. I understand that it’s not my role to do it all, nor is
it best for my loved one.
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I actively seek out information that can
help me as a caregiver of an aging senior. I recognize that
information is empowering.
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I respect the preferences and decisions
of the older adult I’m caring for. I extend to my loved one the
dignity and courtesy I would wish to receive if the tables were
turned.
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I recognize that change – good and bad –
is a natural part of caregiving for a senior. I remain flexible and
open to change.
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I celebrate the small successes and
allow myself to grieve the disappointments. I share my feelings with
those who can empathize.
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I am mindful of my own needs and I guard
my rights as a caregiver. I do not allow my caregiver’s role to
overwhelm the other aspects of my life
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I forgive myself my shortcomings and I
congratulate myself for the effort and love I put into my caregiving.
Email
a St. Andrew's Senior Care Manager if you are struggling to care for an
aging loved one on your own -- St. Andrew's can help!
If
you're still unsure of what you need, call (314) 726-5766.
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Did You Know?
The “typical” caregiver – according to the National Alliance for
Caregiving – is a woman, age
46, married and working, who spends around
18 hours a week caring for her elderly mother. While many may mirror
this profile, there are many men – spouses, sons, brothers, grandsons,
nephews – who are doing excellent jobs of caregiving.
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