Caregiving responsibilities often alter close family relationships in important ways there are hidden costs to caregiving and frequently it is measured in emotional exchange illness…

Try: Caregiving responsibilities often alter close family relationships in important ways there are hidden costs to caregiving and frequently it is measured in emotional exchange illness or disability can disrupt family patterns and can often deprive certain intimacy once previously enjoyed important principles to remember the roles of family caregivers are altered for most of us work and independence are the foundation of our self-esteem for most individuals with chronic illness who are in need of intimate care self-esteem suffers greatly not only does the caregiver take on added roles in the family but they are also confronted with troubling new perspectives on those for whom they provide care at times changes can be profound loss of sexual and emotional intimacy is not uncommon sexual intimacy gets lost in many caregiving situations givers and receivers of care alike need the emotional support that comes from hugging touching holding and kissing everyone suffers when this sort of intimacy is lost a touch can convey compassion not just sexual interest touch can also convey reassurance safety or relaxation among other things the power of touch and intimacy touch establishes connection between partners and eliminates the perception that the recipient of care is untouchable caregivers have a great opportunity to enhance the well-being of their loved ones by being more conscious of the power that they hold in their fingertips  

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*This information is listed as a Fact Sheet and is not explicitly medically licensed

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