Eboni Green

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About

Dr. Eboni I. Green is a Registered Nurse and family caregiver. She holds a Ph.D. in human services, with a specialization in healthcare administration. She currently serves as contributing faculty for the College of Health Sciences at Walden University and is an adjunct faculty member at the University of Phoenix, where she teaches graduate and undergraduate courses for the healthcare administration program. Green also offers caregiver support services for Right at Home, Inc., an in-home care and assistance franchise organization.

Green has extensive experience focused caregivers’ health and wellness, with an emphasis on caregiver stress, burnout and related family conflicts. In 2002, she became the Nebraska State Representative for the National Family Caregiver’s Association. She was also the resource editor of Take Care, the National Family Caregiver’s Association’s newsletter, from 2004 to 2006. Green has contributed to a number of publications and given presentations that focus on training, assessing and supporting caregivers. She and her husband are cofounders of Caregiver Support Services, a nonprofit organization that offers training and consulting for family caregivers and front-line direct caregivers. Green is a published author and has written two books focusing on family caregiving: At the Heart of the Matter and Caregiver Wellness.

Recently Published on Caring.com

1. Friday October 28, 2011

   0. How can I deal with my mom’s bossy attitude?

      Answer - Before I get to your question, I want to commend you for your dedication to helping your mother—not everyone has such a supportive and caring daughter.

2. Tuesday June 14, 2011

   1. Is it wrong to be paid to care for your partner?

      Answer - Caring for your partner is a key part of a reciprocal relationship—it’s even in wedding vows. So I understand why some people have reservations about being paid for offering this care. But I don’t believe it to be wrong.

3. Tuesday May 17, 2011

   2. What are the symptoms of caregiver burnout?

      Answer - Three years ago, I walked into my kitchen to find my 16-year-old daughter in a full seizure. She was diagnosed with a brain tumor, and we were in and out of the hospital with her for months as doctors tried to stabilize her condition with medications.

4. Monday April 25, 2011

   3. What are the statistics of caregiver stress?

      Answer - There have been a number of studies investigating the causes and impacts of caregiver stress. Caregiver stress is a physical, psychological, financial or social pressure placed on a caregiver. Here are some statistics that I found particularly relevant:

5. Monday March 21, 2011

   4. How can you prevent caregiver burnout?

      Answer - Caregiver burnout is defined as emotional or physical exhaustion brought on by a long period of distress. Fortunately, there are many ways you can take care of yourself to reduce your risk of burnout. These tactics fall into two categories: self-care and self-preservation.

6. Friday February 18, 2011

   5. What is the definition of caregiver burnout?

      Answer - Caregiver burnout is defined as emotional or physical exhaustion brought on by a long period of distress. Emotional exhaustion leads to burnout much more frequently than physical exhaustion.

7. Thursday January 13, 2011

   6. What are some methods to deal with caregiver stress?

      Answer - Stress, in and of itself, is not bad. Contrary to popular opinion, people need stress in order to function properly. It provides encouragement and drive to accomplish what we set out to do in life.