Caregiver Stress-Reducing the Stress When Getting Paid Help and Delegation

Send us Fan MailCaregiving can be very stressful and many people around you may not realize the challenges of a lengthy caregiving journey like Alzheimer's or other types of dementia.  In this episode Amy discusses the barriers to letting someone else care for your loved one, whether paid or unpaid, some caregivers feel it is more stressful.  Here are some ideas on how to reduce that stress as well as some ideas on what you can delegate to others.Amy House, C.D.P. guides care partners in understanding how dementia affects the brain. This podcast has recorded questions from listeners.  Each episode, Amy unpacks their questions and helps you learn to “think dementia.” This leads to better quality of life, improved relationships and empowered care partners.  Be part of a connected community by learning from each other’s questions.  Amy House records and produces 100% of this podcast and currently does not have sponsors to pay her for her time.  Please consider supporting the Think Dementia podcast with a one time or monthly donation at  https://www.buzzsprout.com/2170330/supporters/new Rate us on Google Businesses: https://g.page/r/Cdomom9qFlC6EAI/review To record a question for the podcast go to www.think-dementia.com  Amy House is a Certified Dementia Practitioner, Licensed Assisted Living Director and PAC Trainer who is recognized in the Twin Cities as a leader in dementia care and education. Amy's personal support, public speaking and professional training has touched the lives of thousands of people living with dementia over the past 10 years. Amy is also a support group facilitator for the Alzheimer's Association and a Care Navigator for Tembo Health with the Medicare GUIDE dementia program. www.think-dementia.com www.tembo.health www.alz.org   www.teepasnow.com    https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/9225-caregiver-burnout   Rocketball is an engaging table game for all ages.  This game can be a way to bring the family together and let the person living with dementia really shine, providing cognitive stimulation, value, coordination and hand strengthening.  Use the code THINK10 at www.rocketball.fun for 10% of your order for your home, community center or Memory Care and support the Think Dementia podcast.Support the show