"Right Side Up"presents: Care for The Caregiver During COVID 19

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If we look at the stats, it is observed that there are almost 65 million caregivers in the US, out of which 29% belongs to the adult population. There is no doubt to say that caregivers spend most of their routine time serving others. Sadly, they often forget to think about their own health even with ongoing isolation, increased anxiety, and the uncertainty.

When you keep on ignoring your health so long, it may cause serious troubles for your mental and emotional balance. That is why experts advise caregivers to add more care to their own health. In fact, one can care for others only when he/she is feeling good inside. Also, the families that hire caregivers also need to pay some attention to their comfort, at least a little bit for the sake of humanity.

Those who are looking for how to care for the caregivers can find the tips below. Here we are going to talk about some of the most trusted ways to help you stay healthy and active all the time:

· Find reasons to laugh:

Whether you have been assigned a single patient or spend time caring for many every day, it is always important to find reasons to laugh every day. Even if you have extremely occupied routines, a day without laughter ends with lots of stress. And this state of mind can make you feel mentally imbalanced.

· Take a healthy diet:

You might be following all diet instructions for your patients while making sure that they get everything on time. But at the same time, it is important to care for your own diet as well. It is important to eat healthy; then only you will be able to serve others. Prefer to add some green vegetables and fresh fruits to your routine intake.

· Make things simple:

In order to make your job a little bit easier, it is better to follow a simple approach. If you are dealing with patients having memory disorders, it is better to get details about all relatives and friends in printed form. In this way, you will be able to understand everyone very well. The family members of the care receiver also need to cooperate with the caregivers and provide all the necessary help from time to time.

· Take some rest:

There are many critical cases in the medical health world where a caregiver needs to stay active all the time. But if you don’t get proper rest, you may lose your own health as well. It is better to get adequate rest to reenergize your body. Prefer to take a break every day and enjoy a walk in the backyard. It will refresh your mind, and you will be able to work with more efficiency.

· Learn relaxation techniques:

Experts advise caregivers to learn some valuable relaxation techniques that can enhance your health and well-being. You can try yoga and meditation to achieve the best results. It is also good to attend some support sessions and group activities to improve your activity level.

These simple tips and techniques can help you to maintain your routines very well. Once you stay healthy, you can naturally keep your patients and family healthy as well.