What else can one do to avoid caregiver burnout?
A. It is important to share your feelings about your caregiving experience. Find someone you can talk to about this. Join a support group. Q. What are the biggest concerns one has about being a caregiver? A. Caregivers often worry that their best efforts may not be good enough. They worry about their care-receiver’s fate as well as their own. Q. What is the “Caregiver’s Bill of Rights”? A. The “Caregiver’ Bill of Rights” was written by Jo Horne. It is a reminder that caregivers have rights, too. It’s a reminder of the importance of taking good care of yourself. Q. What is the “File of Life”? A. The File of Life® card enables medics to obtain a quick medical history when the patient is unable to offer one. The card, which is kept in a red plastic pocket labeled FILE OF LIFE, lists the patient’s name, emergency medical contacts, insurance policy and social security number, health problems, medications, dosages, allergies, recent surgeries, religion, doctor’s name, and health care proxy.
