Senior Caregiving & the Power of Positive Thinking
Caregiving is a prosocial behaviour characterized by assisting someone unable to perform daily activities themselves. Senior Caregiving is a selfless act whereby we commit to caring for senior citizens during their final years. As noble as it can be, caring for a loved one can also be challenging and demanding. Caregiver stress is a real phenomenon that affects the caregiver’s mental and physical health. Therefore, maintaining a positive attitude is essential to benefit both the receiver and giver while improving the quality of care. Positive thinking in senior caregiving forms resilience, eliminates stress and takes the senior caregiving experience to a new level. Optimism in Caregiving – positive mental health Research findings indicate that positive attitude carriers experience more slight anxiety, lack of exhaustion, and lesser emotional burnout levels. Positive thinking in Caregiving refers to focusing on strengths and celebrating small victories, which leads to better mental heal...