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May 3, 2008
If you have ever been on a plane then you know that should
a drop in pressure require the oxygen masks to drop down, the flight attendant
directs you to put yours on first before you put it on your child. What is the
reason for that particular strategy? Why wouldn't you want to take care of your
loved one first? The reason could very well be that if you don't take care of
yourself first, you may not be able to take care of your loved ones. The same
goes for when you are taking care of someone who cannot take care of themselves
for one reason or another. If you were to ask any of the Chicago south west
suburbs physicians their thoughts on this they would probably tell you if you
run yourself into the ground you may be unable to help those you are hoping to
care for.
It does not matter what the loved one may be going through, often you feel that
it is up to you to do it all. That is probably a daunting and much easier said
than done statement. If your loved one is suffering from a chronic disease and
will not recover, you can find a rhythm that may work. It may be possible to
find some home healthcare in Illinois to help you with those activities you need
to unload. If your loved one needs round the clock care, it is impossible for
you to be up all the time. Even though you may want to be, if you wear out then
who will be there when your loved one needs help? Cancer, Alzheimer's disease,
chronic arthritis, heart conditions, hepatitis, and Lou Gehrig's disease are
just a few that may require caring for a loved one. With everyone's busy
schedule these days it is nearly impossible to do so and hold down a job and
raise a family and so much more.
If your loved one has a disease that will only be a short term care situation
you still need to assess the situation if they need twenty-four hour care. If it
is one day then one person may be able to do it. But if it is still weeks, you
can wear yourself pretty thin in that short period of time. You may be able to
consider Chicagoland assisted living if need be for a short time or if
absolutely needed, for a long time. These choices are not easy ones especially
if the loved one is not capable to help you make it. You may feel like you've
failed in some way but that is only one way to look at the situation. If they
are being cared for by wonderful caregivers they may be better off than not
being able to get the care they really need.
“Good manners will open doors that the best education cannot.” Clarence Thomas
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