Caregiver and Self-care
Why Caregivers Need Training
Caregivers are the Foundation of the Healthcare System Family members and frontline caregivers are the foundation of the healthcare system. Without family members and frontline caregivers, the nation’s caregiving centers, nursing homes, and hospitals would not be able to meet the needs of their clients. Research suggests that caregivers play a crucial role in improving…
Read MoreNature Mindfulness Meditations for Caregivers | Caregiver Support Services
Nature Mindfulness Meditations for Caregivers If at any point you have thought or said some version of, “I don’t have time to relax….” due to your obligations as a caregiver, read on. Time is not your enemy, your to-do list is. Put it down and walk away…just for a few minutes. No need to panic,…
Read MoreFrom Isolation to Communion | Caregiver Support Services
Changing the Conversation around Isolation among Caregivers Dr. Eboni Green and Nicole Dauz share their personal caregiver experiences and explore the differences between the sometimes harmful practices of isolation and loneliness. You will walk away with the understanding that communion is not simply about surrounding yourself with people; rather, it is about sharing your caregiver…
Read MoreCaregivers: Why We Care , Why We Stay , Why We Leave
Caregiver Wellness and the Honor in Caregivers Asking for Help ®Research Report Caregivers manage the physical, emotional, spiritual and practical needs of a loved one or client while managing their own lives, meet families and careers, providing care for a loved one or client can result in chronic stress and compromised and the caregivers physical,…
Read MoreCaregiver: A Love Story
Caregiver: A Love Story Video Trailer Caregiver: A Love Story – Trailer from Jessica Zitter on Vimeo. About Caregiver: A Love Story Bambi and Rick’s journey begins on a high note. Her pain is under control and family and friends flock to her bedside. Death may be fast-approaching, but there is an air of celebration,…
Read More5 Essential Tips to Enhance your Role as a Caregiver
Caregiving is an essential role that many people find themselves filling, whether planned or unexpected. For most, caregiving responsibility is not considered until someone you love needs care. But no matter your case, once the responsibility presents itself, it is essential to approach caring for your loved one with diligence. Becoming a caregiver for a…
Read More5 Tips to Enhance your Wellness as a Caregiver
Caring for an aging parent or child with special needs is a journey that can be both rewarding and challenging. Caring for an elder or a child with special needs, can result in challenges and difficulties that can ultimately take a toll on your physical health and emotional wellbeing. Certain emotions such as grief, hopelessness,…
Read MoreCoping with Caregiver Stress without Resorting to Alcohol or Drugs
Caregiving—caring for a loved one or client who is unable care for themselves, can be a rewarding and challenging experience. If you are a full-time caregiver with little experience, or if you have health issues of your own you may experience high levels of distress. It is not uncommon for you to suffer from stress,…
Read MoreGrief Among Caregivers: Healthy Ways to Cope with your Sadness
The Journey of Grief: The Importance of a Survival Breath Imagine that you are sailing in open water on your way to a beautiful island. You have been traveling for a long time, but you finally catch a glimpse of the island off in the distance and feel a sense of relief that you are…
Read More10 Ways to Stay Healthy at Home
If you are one of the millions of caregivers who is spending more time at home due to the pandemic, you might feel like you are going to climb the walls. Yet, it is possible to stay healthy while you are at home. For example, you might consider designing a plan that includes a variety…
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