Supporting Family and Caregivers

Question 1

Who is the Caregiver?

Answer 1

A caregiver is someone who provides care and support to another person who needs help with daily tasks.
This could be a family member, friend, or professional

Question 2

Who is generally referred to as the sandwich generation?

Answer 2

The sandwich generation includes adults who are caring for their aging parents while also raising their own children.

Question 3

How can we support the family caregivers?

Answer 3

● Encourage self-care

● Support mental and emotional health

● Encourage spiritual well-being: connect with culture, traditions, or faith.

● Remind them to ask for help: from family, friends, or community services.

Question 4

Define compassion fatigue and how to prevent and manage it?

Answer 4

Emotional and physical exhaustion from caring for others over time.

Prevention and management:

● Take care of yourself (rest, eat well, exercise).

● Talk to someone about your feelings (counseling or debriefing).

● Set emotional boundaries in caregiving.

● Take breaks and time for activities you enjoy.

Question 5

Define Burnout and how to prevent and manage it?

Answer 5

Burnout is a state of emotional and physical exhaustion caused by prolonged stress.

Prevention and management:
● Manage your workload and say no when needed.

● Take regular breaks and vacations.

● Speak up for changes in your environment (like more support or resources).