"Who takes care of whom"
Some of us live with our ill and aged parents or any family member with disease such as Alzheimer's, cancer or any other chronic diseases that makes them down to good health and also the inability for them to do many by themselves which i know how stressful and annoying they can be atimes but that doesn't mean we should abandon them when they really need us the most, that's to say we can still show them love by taking good cares of them at this moment of their life, special thanks to @helengutier2 for organizing this amazing contest titled; Who takes care of whom which i will be taking part in it to share with you all my views concerning this contest.
Are you prepared to care for a terminally ill family member?
I know most of us will just conclude by saying yes to the above question without knowing that taking care of terminally ill person or family member is not as easy as we think because i know the stress and difficulties time I had the first time i experienced it when I was still taking care of my sick uncle in the village some years ago, back then sleeping in the night and having enough time for myself was under probability for me because of the stress I go through both night and day, it even got to the extent that I do everything for him such as bathing him, brushing his teeth, cooking for him, running errands, and doing other house chores and after all this he will still give me sleepless night at last, during that period i consider myself as a vigilante because there was no space for me even at night, but thank God he later regain his health after the use of herbal treatment and medicine to treat him and I was set free because one of my cousin was sent to stay with him also.
So base on my last experience i had taking care of my sick uncle I won't like experience such situation again but if it Incase it happens I can boldly say I am ready and willing to take care of them because is something I once did so doing it the second will be less stressful because I had experienced it before.
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How much does care giving affect health?
A care giver is person that's paid or unpaid who gives care to people who need help by taking care of them and assisting them by bathing, dressing and letting them know and feel that someone truly cares about them.
Care giving in some cases can deeply affect a person's mental and physical health through the accumulated stress of being a caregiver can begin to badly affect your physical and mental health such as chronic stress, depression and anxiety, sleep disturbance, anger and hostility and it as well weaken immune system of the body that is to say for you to be a caregiver you need ready for anything that comes out from it because most times it can be emotionally challenging.
Do you know that it is not only physical care but also mental care, how should it be handled?
Of course sick or aged person doesn't only needs physical care but also mental care which will definitely help them enhance quick recovery just like when I was still with taking care of my uncle I can still remember sometimes all he needs is good conversation between both of us which makes him feel good and happy this made me realize that mental care plays a vital role in sick and aged people health aspect.
Relaxing helps the body to grow and develop in standard position and at same time gives them good mental health likewise to sleeping which is required daily, sleeping is very important in their daily life because it helps boost their immune system and gives them good mental health such as the ability to think and reason effectively a good sleeping is required at the minimum of 7 to 8 hours per day that should be the least every human being are suppose to sleep and also staying close them matters alot because it them physically and mentally through your supportive ways and good conversation you share with them.
The support group should work so that the load can be carried
Yes the support group should at least assist in a situation like this to reduce stress and load from the caregiver because they are human beings as well who deserves maximum relaxation and comfort, because too much of stress sometimes triggered anger and hostility to avoid all this, support group and family members should also contribute and support in a situation like this and through that means we can be able to take care of them properly as well as giving them the maximum attention, love and care they deserve.
Finally I have come to the endpoint of this amazing and healthy contest, ones again let me appreciate the organizer of this contest @helengutier2 for such and astounding contest and the privilege given to us to participate in it as well.
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Hello @john247, it is a strong experience you had with your uncle, thank God he recovered and you were able to meet him.
Many times we think it is easy, but it is not, we become physically and mentally exhausted, so it is necessary for other people to join in taking care of the patient.
I loved reading your writing, greetings and success.
Taking care of a sick person is a herculan task, it has to deal with both emotional, mental and physical stress.