Are You Out of Touch with How Caregiving Is Affecting You?

REQUEST an Assessment

Get in touch with us for your questions, concerns and service requests… CLICK HERE »

SUBMIT YOUR Referrals

Your recommendations are more than welcome at Personal Care Services MidSouth
CLICK HERE »

AREAS WE Cover

We proudly serve cities and counties in these areas: Tennessee | Mississippi | Alabama... CLICK HERE »

Caregiver Arlington TN - Are You Out of Touch with How Caregiving Is Affecting You?

Caregiver Arlington TN – Are You Out of Touch with How Caregiving Is Affecting You?

Caregiving has a much bigger impact on you than you might believe, especially if you’ve been operating on autopilot for a while now. Here are some of the ways you can start to see the effect being a caregiver is having.

You Feel Guilty Doing Anything Just for Yourself

If you’ve put off doing anything for yourself because caregiving takes first place, always, you may experience guilt during those rare times when you have to handle your stuff first. Life has a funny way of reminding you that you have to take care of certain situations and ignoring them just won’t work, even if you feel guilty about it.

You Don’t Have a Life Beyond Caregiving

Many caregivers find themselves without hobbies, friends, or outside interests that have nothing to do with caregiving. This can happen because caregiving can be so all encompassing, but you still have to have other interests. Explore hobbies that you used to enjoy and find ways to develop your own life again.

Your Emotions Are Constantly on the Edge

When you’re neglecting yourself and you’re putting yourself on hold, that can’t last too long. Even if you think that you’re okay with that decision, your subconscious may have another message for you. This often results in frayed emotions that leave you always feeling on the edge of crying, screaming, or some other emotional outburst.

Your Health Is Suffering

It’s no secret that your emotional and mental health can have a tremendous impact on your physical health. You may find that you’re feeling more run down than usual these days and you’re catching every bug that crosses your path. In order to take care of your senior and her health issues, you need to be as healthy as you can be.

It Feels as if Everyone Is Against You

Being a caregiver means that you’re the one usually handling the tough decisions and that may not always go over well with everyone around you. You may feel as if everyone, including your aging adult, is against you sometimes. That’s not a fun way to go through life.

The first step is to acknowledge where you are. From there, you can get help from elderly care providers, other family members, and friends to start meeting some of your needs, too.

For Caregiver Services in Arlington TN, please contact the caring staff at Personal Care Services MidSouth today!

About Walter Black

Born and raised in Mississippi. He graduated from Mississippi State University with a BS in Industrial Engineering, and from Angelo State University’s School of Business with his MBA. Walter has worked in the senior market for nearly 15 years and has obtained the distinguish honor of Certified Senior Advisor (CSA) by the Society of Certified Senior Advisors, an organization committed to providing ongoing and meaningful support to Seniors addressing their health, financial, and social issues. Walter has spent the last five years building PCS MidSouth into a premier Home Care Agency. With three locations in the MidSouth providing services to clients in three states: Tennessee, Mississippi, and Alabama. The company is poise for growth and is expecting to expand its territory in the MidSouth.
This entry was posted in Caregiver Arlington TN, Personal Care Tips and tagged . Bookmark the permalink.

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

EMPLOYMENT Online Application

We are now accepting applicants from interested individuals: PCA, CNA, HHA, Companions and other related professions…

READ MORE »

CLIENT Satisfaction Survey

We will be thankful to receive your comments, suggestions and any form of input. Help us help you better!

READ MORE »

CONTACT INFORMATION

  • 1723 Hwy. 51 South, Ste. E
    Covington, TN 38019
    View Map & Directions
  • Phone: 901-443-1191
    Fax:       901-313-9236
  • 1520 29th Avenue, Ste. 21
    Gulfport, MS 39501
    View Map & Directions
  • Phone:  228-214-8730
    Fax:        228-400-1245
  • Hours of Operation
    8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. Monday - Friday