Caregiver education and training cannot be underestimated in the value it provides to an overwhelmed or stressed caregiver. When was the last time you took a class, any type of class? What is your view of education?
Most people after high school or college never take another class. Yet there really is no school care for caregiving. Nor is there any way to prepare for the challenges of caregiving relationships and the stress it places on person and health. Naive caregivers make costly mistakes because of a lack of knowledge. If you’re a caregiver or know someone who is The Caring Generation offers caregivers information on a wide range of topics. The information is practical and will help caregivers on their journey. Many caregivers experience such high levels of stress that even they don’t realize the effect it’s had on their life and how detrimental this relationship can be to the person for whom they provide care. It’s time to learn new options for caregiving.