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Tuesday, October 17, 2006
Time to herself is key for caregiver
"It's been 55 years since Josie DeYonker vowed that she would love her husband, Gene, "for better or for worse."
They've been through both. Fifty years ago, Gene DeYonker began suffering from symptoms related to multiple sclerosis. He was diagnosed with it 17 years ago.
Through the years Josie has been Gene's companion and, as his condition progresses, his caregiver -- a task that at times leaves her frustrated and depressed.
"You either get very, very mad, or you get very, very sad," says Josie DeYonker, 74. "One part of the day you're crying in the corner and the other part of the day you're hollering."
For those like Josie who spend a significant amount of time caring for someone who is chronically ill or aging, depression can make the task even more difficult.
Part of dealing with depression is recognizing what it stems from, says Bobbi Knapp, a counselor at the Macomb County Department for Senior Citizen Services. Knapp will be leading a workshop on caregiver burnout from stress and depression at the Area Agency on Aging 1-B Solutions for Family Caregivers Fair on Saturday in Sterling Heights.
Not having time for activities the caregiver used to enjoy, becoming resentful because other family members don't help more, and feeling overwhelmed from trying to manage medications, doctors' appointments and other health information can contribute to depression.
Plus, many caregivers are unpaid and can experience financial difficulties as a result.
"It's almost like going back to caring for a baby," says Knapp. "The only difference is that that person is not a baby and knows they aren't and is usually very angry at the situation that they are in. So you're doing a lot of feeding and changing, but you're not getting the gratification afterwards. You're getting a lot of anger instead."
Some caregivers find that stepping back and taking time for themselves helps them to better serve the person who needs them.
Josie started taking medication to treat depression about seven years ago and now leads a support group for caregivers and people affected by multiple sclerosis.....CLICK LINK ABOVE FOR FULL STORY
"It's been 55 years since Josie DeYonker vowed that she would love her husband, Gene, "for better or for worse."
They've been through both. Fifty years ago, Gene DeYonker began suffering from symptoms related to multiple sclerosis. He was diagnosed with it 17 years ago.
Through the years Josie has been Gene's companion and, as his condition progresses, his caregiver -- a task that at times leaves her frustrated and depressed.
"You either get very, very mad, or you get very, very sad," says Josie DeYonker, 74. "One part of the day you're crying in the corner and the other part of the day you're hollering."
For those like Josie who spend a significant amount of time caring for someone who is chronically ill or aging, depression can make the task even more difficult.
Part of dealing with depression is recognizing what it stems from, says Bobbi Knapp, a counselor at the Macomb County Department for Senior Citizen Services. Knapp will be leading a workshop on caregiver burnout from stress and depression at the Area Agency on Aging 1-B Solutions for Family Caregivers Fair on Saturday in Sterling Heights.
Not having time for activities the caregiver used to enjoy, becoming resentful because other family members don't help more, and feeling overwhelmed from trying to manage medications, doctors' appointments and other health information can contribute to depression.
Plus, many caregivers are unpaid and can experience financial difficulties as a result.
"It's almost like going back to caring for a baby," says Knapp. "The only difference is that that person is not a baby and knows they aren't and is usually very angry at the situation that they are in. So you're doing a lot of feeding and changing, but you're not getting the gratification afterwards. You're getting a lot of anger instead."
Some caregivers find that stepping back and taking time for themselves helps them to better serve the person who needs them.
Josie started taking medication to treat depression about seven years ago and now leads a support group for caregivers and people affected by multiple sclerosis.....CLICK LINK ABOVE FOR FULL STORY