by Christine McPheter
“I have been taking care of my father for three years. I didn’t realize how intense and lonely it would be. I’m way over my head, but I can’t bear to take him to a nursing home.”
Recognizing your Limitations
If you have not seen our post on Facebook-check it out-this program is for anyone that care gives from a distance, caregiver in the SW counties, or just feel you are going to be and need this information. This class cost $5.00 and the book cost $30.00 so it is a really great deal. The second good deal is you can do it from your own home and still be a caregiver.
Caring for someone can be a challenging and lonely undertaking. Many caregivers experience frustration, anger, impatience, and/or loneliness. These feelings may indicate that something needs to change.
Recognizing how much you can do is the first step to managing the situation. And having a plan of action for seeking help will assist you in providing the best possible care.
Acknowledging your limits helps to define how much care you can provide before additional or fulltime help is needed. For example, your limits might be when the care receiver needs care 24-hours a day, becomes incontinent, or requires lifting. Other examples of when to ask for help might be when caregiving interferes with your emotional and physical health, family relationships, or employment. https://extension.illinois.edu/sites/default/files/inline-files/
“I am so tired. I don’t know why they can’t help. After all, she is their mother too.”
Join the Southwest Family and Consumer Science Agents as we present the “Powerful Tools for Caregivers”. Call (620) 873-8790 if you have any problems with getting on this site. 
Learn more by joining us for Powerful Tools for Caregivers. Click HERE to registration online and find more information at www.wildwest.ksu.edu.
