C2 Activity #2: Why am I so stressed? Partners on the Path Posted on July 14, 2020 by Partners on the PathJuly 14, 2020 Welcome to your C2 Activity #2: Why am I so stressed? Caregiving Tasks Physical Care: I feed, bathe, dress, groom, or help with walking or getting to the bathroom. I do necessary medical/nursing tasks. Personal Affairs: I manage medicine, finances, legal, insurance, care coordination, or transportation concerns. Household Affairs: I cook, clean, shop, launder clothes, do home repairs, or help with relocation. Emotional or Social Support: I help with behavior, moods, socializing, or making decisions. Caregiving Challenges Unprepared: I am responsible for coordinating care or providing complex medical/nursing care, yet have no medical training. Unpredictable: I have no control over if, or when medical emergencies and crises will occur. Unrealistic: I manage caregiving on top of my other responsibilities to work, family, and home. My “to-do” lists have too many things I have to do. Unsupported: I receive inadequate help from family, friends, healthcare, insurance, legal, or social service systems. It’s hard to get a break from my responsibilities. Upset: I am grappling with complicated emotions, feelings of loss, anger, sadness, guilt, depression, or fear. I’m unhappy with the “new normal” that I have to live with. Under-funded: I may be paying “out-of-pocket” for caregiving supplies, services, or travel; foregoing income, or spending my savings. In general, caregiving is hurting my finances. Time's up
