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Caring for the Caregiver What does that mean?

Caring for the Caregiver What does that mean?. Joseph O. Vigil, Ph.D., LRC Rehabilitation Psychologist. classic Late Infantile Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis (cLINCL). (also referred to as classic Late Infantile Batten Disease). Stress. AARRRGGGHHH!!!!. Central Nervous System.

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Caring for the Caregiver What does that mean?

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  1. Caring for the CaregiverWhat does that mean? Joseph O. Vigil, Ph.D., LRC Rehabilitation Psychologist

  2. classic Late InfantileNeuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis (cLINCL) (also referred to as classic Late Infantile Batten Disease)

  3. Stress AARRRGGGHHH!!!!

  4. Central Nervous System Peripheral Nervous System - Somatic (Voluntary) Nervous System - Autonomic Nervous System - Sympathetic - Parasympathetic Physiology

  5. Sympathetic Nervous System • Heart Rate Increases • Pupils Dilate • Blood Vessels Constrict • Increase Blood Volume to Striated Muscle • Platelets Get Stickier • Increase Fat in Bloodstream • GI Tract Shuts Down

  6. Everyday Events? • Caring for special needs child(ren) • Caring for other child(ren) • Money issues • Physical and mental health concerns • Family issues • Job stressors • Traffic • ??

  7. Birthday Parties!!! (AARRRGGGHHH!!!!)

  8. Life’s little bumps and bruises!! (OOOOOOHHHHHHHH!!!)

  9. Trips to other countries! (AAAAAHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!)

  10. Other Stressful Things **Any Adjustment** Divorce Marital Separation Retirement Death in Family Personal Injury or Illness Marriage Death of Spouse Fired/Employment Separation Pregnancy Sexual Difficulties Death of Close Friend Gain New Family Member Illness in Family Chronic Med Condition in Family Changing Jobs Spouse’s Job Change in Work Hours Business Readjustment Trouble with Boss Change in Work Conditions Change in Residence Changing School Change in Recreation Changing Churches **Moving** Changes in Social Outlets Learning New Community Home Repairs Attending to Home Maintenance Changes in Sleep Patterns In-home Visitors Beginning or Ending Schooling Financial Matters Foreclosure Change of Financial State **Vacation** **Christmas** **Outstanding Personal Achievement**

  11. Myths About Stress Stress is always bad for you. No symptoms mean no stress. It’s safe to ignore minor symptoms.

  12. What do we do when stressed? • Eat • Drink Alcohol • Smoke

  13. Physical Consequencesof Continued Stress • Your body stays tense if you don’t use the “fight or flight” energy your body has ready to expend • Hypertension • Headaches • Body aches • Impair immune system

  14. Emotional Consequencesof Continued Stress • Less able to handle other stressors • May be moody or “short” with others, especially those with whom we feel most comfortable • Irritability • Depressive symptoms • Chronic anxiety or nervousness

  15. Emotional Consequences (cont.)

  16. Behavioral Consequencesof Continued Stress • Can lower self-control • Overeating • Anger outbursts • Sleeping problems • Fatigue • Inability to slow down and relax

  17. Behavioral Consequences (cont.)

  18. Cognitive Consequencesof Continued Stress • Forgetfulness • Poor attention span or concentration problems • Poor judgment • Lower work productivity secondary to the above

  19. Strategies for Dealing with Stress • Exercise!!!! • Take care of yourself • Be around others who make you feel good, while avoiding those who always bring you down • Make time for fun • Accept help from others!!!!

  20. Strategies (continued) • Help others • Renew spiritual values • Learn relaxation techniques • Don’t put unnecessary pressure on yourself • Set reasonable goals • Laugh

  21. Strategies (continued) • Live one day at a time • Tell the truth – lies are stressful • Don’t procrastinate • TALK about your problems

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