Caregiving Special Focus

Solutions To Your Caregiving Situations Throughout Your Caregiving Years

Your Caregiving Tool Kit Who You Are A Caregiver's Personality Traits Family caregivers are a special type of person; the following personality traits set them apart: 1. Smarts. You tackle tough problems everyday; you have the where-with-all to think outside-the-box to find the right solution. 2. Humor. Sometimes, it is funny--and you're just the one who knows how to appreciate a good laugh. 3. Tenacity. You don't give up because you can't. So, you keep moving forward, one step at a time. 4. Audacity. Family caregivers (politely) question everything and everyone. 5. Courage. You face it all, including your own fears. 6. Perseverance. You make it through the bad days because you know good days will follow. 7. Character. You live life by your values; you respect that others have their own which may differ from yours. 8. Reflective. You step back to gain perspective, adapting and modifying care plans as you, your care recipient and your environment change. 9. Dignified. You treat everyone, especially yourself, with respect. 10. Resourceful. Doesn't exist? You create it. Too expensive? You modify it. Not practical? You make it realistic. Index of Articles: Two Lists, Two Journals Who You Are Share Your Story Resources Tell a friend about this article:

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