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Dealing with criticism while taking care of seniors is inevitable and everyone has to go through it at one point in time. Family caregivers cannot change other people’s opinions about them but they can change the way they handle criticism and respond to them.
The surprising part is that most of the criticism happens to come from their own family members, friends, and care recipients. People often struggle to give and receive criticism constructively, with receiving criticism being particularly challenging.
Fortunately, you can turn the criticism positive with little effort. Here are some tips to help you maintain composure when anyone criticizes you.
Most people tend to become defensive when faced with criticism. However, if the criticism is respectful and well-intentioned, it’s beneficial to listen and consider the feedback. Constructive criticism can offer valuable insights. If the criticism is unfounded or purely negative, the only downside is spending a few moments listening.
Dealing with criticism is tough especially when it comes from family members. The best way is to simply walk away to a different room and calm down. Still, if things don’t improve, make sure to remove yourself from the situation altogether to be at peace.
There is always one person in every family who cannot help but only criticize. It becomes impossible to have an honest conversation with such a person. Such a person only points out the flaws and never devises any solutions. Consequently, the best way forward would be to detach yourself completely from that person or situation.
Accepting criticism, when it’s constructive, can be beneficial. Engaging with the critic by seeking further clarification or suggestions can be productive. For criticism that is unfounded or negative, a respectful and neutral response is best to avoid escalation. A polite acknowledgment ensures the critic feels heard while giving the caregiver the discretion to decide on the application of the feedback.
Criticism is not always negative but sometimes positive too. Consider the criticism to be a challenge for you to do better for yourself and your loved ones. So remain open to possibilities and points of view to find an efficient way of completing difficult tasks or caring for seniors.
Aging Care. “How to Handle Criticism While Caregiving”. Aging Care,
https://www.agingcare.com/articles/handle-criticism-from-family-140433.htm
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