Caregiver Burnout

Caregiver stress can arise when a person is so focused on the needs of the person being cared for that the person’s own physical and emotional health are neglected.

Signs of Caregiver Stress:

  1. Depression
  2. Withdrawal
  3. Anxiety
  4. Anger
  5. Difficulty Concentrating
  6. Changes in Eating Habits
  7. Insomnia
  8. Exhaustion
  9. Drinking or Smoking

Even if you love your care recipient, you may start yelling at them more or have difficulty controlling your temper with other people as your stress levels rise.

The Kindness Dialogue differs from all of the standard strategies. It is based on the Enneagram.

Type 1: The Perfectionist

Type 2: The Giver

Type 3: The Achiever

Type 4: The Individualist

Type 5: The Investigator

Type 6: The Skeptic

Type 7: The Enthusiast

Type 8: The Challenger

Type 9: The Peacemaker

All necessary information is free and available on my website: www.the-kindness-dialogue.com

Important Suggestions for Caregivers From John and Bernadette Baumann

My guests are John and Bernadette Baumann who offer a rich perspective on what it really means to be a caregiver. These newly married love birds discuss the transformations they have both made in their lives and the huge impact caregiving has had on helping John reverse his Parkinson’s symptoms. For more information about John and Bernadette, visit www.johnbaumann.com