August 11, 2023
Arrow Senior Living’s Licensed Clinical Social Worker Sandy McGatha recently published an
article focused on balancing the caregiver role and burnout. Her position as a contributor to
Arrow’s education team, liaison to families and residents, and provider of mental health
awareness gives her insight to the part caregivers play.
McGatha believes the role of being a caregiver for a loved one is a privilege, but it can also be a
very personal and bittersweet journey. Caregivers often sacrifice pieces of their own lives, losing
the relationship balance in the process. They often experience what is known as Caregiver
Burnout. Symptoms may include chronic health issues, exhaustion, sadness, and feelings of
helplessness.
She provides several ways to restore emotional energy as a caregiver:
McGatha reminds readers a caregiver’s job is not to suffer, but to care for themselves as well as
their loved one. To read the full article, with greater detail and insight, go to
https://www.cleveland.com/opinion/2023/07/balancing-the-caregiver-role-its-the-little-things-
sandy-mcgatha.html.
Saint Charles, Missouri-based Arrow Senior Living manages a portfolio of communities that offer varying levels of care, including independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Each and every senior living community supports residents by focusing on dignity, respect, and quality of life. The programs and amenities offered are selected to provide only the highest standard of quality and comfort.
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