Caregiver fatigue

There's always that patient who will wear you out...literally and figuratively.  That's what happening at the Hotel right now. A whole lot of caregiver role strain.With the myriad terminal diagnoses we're seeing, everyone's getting fried. One patient in particular is viewed with such contempt, that some people don't want to care for him/her when family is not around. It's sad.

For my own knowledge, I've dug up a few resources from here and there, to change a few views. No one may read them on the nurses' lounge table, but it can't hurt. Hope you enjoy them.

• Mayo Clinic has an entire section dedicated to end of life care.
• American Hospice Foundation has lots of articles on various topics, including a Grief at Work section.
• National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization Reminds People, “It’s About How You LIVE”