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Caregivers
Care giving
responsibilities can seem overwhelming. We want to honor and respect those
for whom we are caring; however, there are so many other responsibilities.
Juggling family, job, church, and care giving is so emotionally,
spiritually, and physically draining.
Self Help for the
Caregiver.
Informal care giving is a challenging, yet rewarding experience.
Understanding how to balance responsibilities by taking care of your needs
and involving others helps manage the natural stress and isolation of
being a caregiver. Here we will encourage self care, provide emotional
support to caregivers in a safe and nonjudgmental environment and offer
access to available resources.
Nuggets For
Caregivers
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Know YOU have
enormous influence – both Positive and Negative
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Eat healthy and get enough REST
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Take ONE day at a time
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TALK to others about how you feel
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Set BOUNDARIES for yourself and for your loved one
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Set up a BACKUP plan
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Remember you are part of a TEAM
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Make PERSONAL time to re-energize yourself
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Communicate YOUR needs and concerns
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LAUGH and keep your sense of humor
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Be an ENCOURAGER
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Write down a list of all the things your loved one can still do
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Journal your feeling and thoughts
Caregivers Resources
Coming Soon
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