Self Care for Caregivers

Did you know “Caregiver Stress” is an actual condition that affects people physically, mentally, and emotionally? Over time, the demands and responsibilities of caregiving can affect your blood pressure, your concentration, your digestion, your sleep, and many other aspects of your health. And sadly, caregiver stress is all too common.

Kora Schmid, palliative care supervisor, and spiritual care advisor at MarinHealth, is seeing a lot of caregiver stress these days as the hospital medical teams take on COVID-19. But people who are tending to an elderly or a sick relative experience it too. In this podcast, Kora shares tips on self-care and the importance of taking a break for a little me-time.