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health articles 942 [23526]The Challenges Of Home Health Care: Personal Challenges Acting as a caregiver for a friend or relative who is sick or disabled can be a rewarding but challenging experience. If you do not have a background in a health profession such as nursing or physiotherapy, the physical and emotional intensity of your new caregiving role might be daunting for you. There are many emotional challenges that you may face, as well as practical challenges that you will encounter on a daily basis. Personal challenges Caregiving is not an easy task. You will be dealing with a person who may be completely physically and emotionally dependent on you. If you have never been in this role before, you may be unprepared for the demands this places on you. Looking after a sick friend or relative can be confronting. You may need to undertake basic nursing procedures, such as changing a catheter bag, assisting with showering or going to the toilet, or cleaning up urine, feces or vomit. Your patient may be very embarrassed that they must rely on you to help them. The situation can be very degrading for the patient and it will be important to let them know that you are willing and capable of dealing with their nursing. Your manner can allow your patient to feel that they are maintaining their dignity through their illness, which is an important gift. If your friend or relative is sick, it is likely that they may be in considerable pain or discomfort. In this situation, patients may be argumentative, ungrateful or rude. You will need to understand their situation, but also be prepared to gently remind them that you wish them to treat you with respect, despite their physical pain. It can be difficult to maintain your own lifestyle when you are caring full time for a relative or friend. In this time, it is critical that you do not lose contact with your other friends and family. Making time for yourself is important, both for you, and for your pati