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Establecer Límites como Cuidador

Como cuidador, es esencial que siga comprometido con sus límites personales, asegurándose de darse tiempo y espacio para abordar sus necesidades personales de descanso, relajación y satisfacción. Esta base para un autocuidado positivo es vital para mejorar su bienestar. Aquí se explica cómo hacerlo.

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Setting Boundaries as a Caregiver

As a caregiver, it is essential that you remain committed to your personal boundaries, making sure that you give yourself time and space to address your personal needs for rest, relaxation, and fulfillment. This foundation for positive self-care is vital in improving your well-being. Here’s how to do it.

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The Importance of Tears

As caregivers, it is especially important not to suppress our feelings. The caregiving journey can be filled with sadness, frustration, and grief. Shedding tears is a natural and healthy response to those emotions. Tears benefit people in numerous ways, including helping to detoxify the body. Find out more about the importance of tears.

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Caregiver Burnout: How to Cope

Caregiving for someone suffering from Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most challenging jobs in the world, and it comes with a risk of what is known as “Caregiver Burnout.” With caregiver burnout, you are in a state of physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion that may also be coupled with a change in your attitude towards your caregiving role, from one of positive, caring, and rewarding to one of feeling negative, unconcerned, and resentful.

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