Unconventional Stress Management Tips for Caregivers
06/21/24 • 37 min
Caregiving can often feel overwhelming, and the constant demands can lead to physical and emotional burnout. In this episode, we take a fresh look at caregiver stress and explore some unconventional and super effective techniques you might not have heard of before.
Adrienne kicks off the episode by painting a picture of what caregiver stress looks like and discusses common stressors and signs of burnout, drawing from recent findings by AARP and other studies. Then, she dives into some unique strategies to help you manage stress. From befriending your stress and indulging in ASMR to the surprising benefits of eating crunchy foods and watching cute animal videos, she's got a variety of tips that go beyond the usual exercise and meditation advice.
Join us as we explore these innovative stress relief methods and provide resources to help you find support.
Resources mentioned in the episode:
AARP’s 2023 “A Look at Caregivers’ Mental Health” report
Caregiver Health Assessment Questionnaire
National Eldercare Locator
Local Area Agency on Aging
Whether you’re looking for new ways to cope or simply want to feel understood, this episode offers valuable insights and practical tips for every caregiver.
Where we can connect:
Join the Young Life Interrupted Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/younglifeinterrupted
Subscribe to the podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/young-life-interrupted-a-podcast-for-young-caregivers/id1578015965
Connect with Adrienne on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/younglifeinterrupted/
Follow Adrienne on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/younglifeinterrupted
Rate, Review & Follow on Apple Podcasts:
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Caregiving can often feel overwhelming, and the constant demands can lead to physical and emotional burnout. In this episode, we take a fresh look at caregiver stress and explore some unconventional and super effective techniques you might not have heard of before.
Adrienne kicks off the episode by painting a picture of what caregiver stress looks like and discusses common stressors and signs of burnout, drawing from recent findings by AARP and other studies. Then, she dives into some unique strategies to help you manage stress. From befriending your stress and indulging in ASMR to the surprising benefits of eating crunchy foods and watching cute animal videos, she's got a variety of tips that go beyond the usual exercise and meditation advice.
Join us as we explore these innovative stress relief methods and provide resources to help you find support.
Resources mentioned in the episode:
AARP’s 2023 “A Look at Caregivers’ Mental Health” report
Caregiver Health Assessment Questionnaire
National Eldercare Locator
Local Area Agency on Aging
Whether you’re looking for new ways to cope or simply want to feel understood, this episode offers valuable insights and practical tips for every caregiver.
Where we can connect:
Join the Young Life Interrupted Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/younglifeinterrupted
Subscribe to the podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/young-life-interrupted-a-podcast-for-young-caregivers/id1578015965
Connect with Adrienne on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/younglifeinterrupted/
Follow Adrienne on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/younglifeinterrupted
Rate, Review & Follow on Apple Podcasts:
"I'm loving Adrienne's content & the Young Life Interrupted Podcast"
<-- if that sounds like you, please consider rating & reviewing my show! This helps me support more people -- just like you -- move toward finding community, connection & resources to support them every step of their care journey. Just follow these simple steps:
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