Care managers struggling to meet the needs of their care recipients can easily become overwhelmed by the constant challenges posed by this rewarding but demanding profession. As such, it is essential for eldercare professionals to be able to identify warning signs of a meltdown before these pressures threaten their health and impair the quality of care they provide.
The following six symptoms could indicate that a care managers may require additional support:
- General detachment – One warning sign is that a care manager does not display the same level of engagement with their work, which could take the form of acting distant with co-workers and care recipients.
- Increased susceptibility to illness, headaches – If an individual who is generally healthy suddenly complains of new aches and pains, or a cold they can't seem to shake off, it could indicate physical exhaustion and potential burnout.
- Overreaction to minor issues – A care manager under excessive duress may not cope with commonplace mishaps or miscommunications as effectively, which could ultimately impair their professional performance.
- Lashing out at co-workers or care recipients – A care manager on the verge of a meltdown may find themselves unable to process their anger or frustration. This could translate to verbal altercations both among care givers and recipients that seem entirely out of character.
- Neglecting or forgetting regular duties – If a care manager begins to overlook tasks that are essentially second nature to them, it may belie a greater issue.
- Noticeable change in eating habits – Dramatic shifts in this area, whether a pronounced loss of appetite or newly developed tendency to continually snack are both signs of agitation and should be considered warning signs of a meltdown.
Working in the eldercare industry is an incredibly rewarding experience, yet, due in part to an expanding elderly population, budget constraints and shortfall in trained staff, employees in this field are frequently subjected to high physical and mental duress.
In light of these present obstacles, and the inevitable surge of new challenges that the aging Baby Boomer generation will pose, care managers must find ways to cope with these pressures, and Independa can help. Our best-of-breed eldercare solutions have been specifically designed to streamline the management of senior living communities and off-site care providers. With innovations including remote monitoring, Independa can help care managers track residents and home-based care recipients so they can better allocate personnel and other resources.
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