by Alex | Oct 3, 2024 | Caring for the Caregiver
Quotes About Self-Care “If your compassion doesn’t include yourself, it is incomplete.” -Jack Kornfield “Self-care is not selfish or self-indulgent. We cannot nurture others from a dry well. We need to take care of our own needs first, then we...
by Alex | Oct 3, 2024 | Caring for the Caregiver
Burnout is a common symptom of giving care for people with dementia. It takes a large amount of time and dedication to your loved one. While it can be easy to put yourself on the back burner, it’s incredibly important to maintain your self-care. If you...
by Alex | Oct 3, 2024 | Caring for the Caregiver
Visualize a Better 2017 Whatever pledges you make to yourself, consider harnessing the power of visualization. Many psychologists and spiritual teachers believe that when you visualize your goals and imagine yourself successfully completing them, you are more likely...
by Alex | Oct 3, 2024 | Caring for the Caregiver
If you’re feeling pulled in all directions as a caregiver, spending a minute writing down what’s bothering you can be a real stress reliever. Putting it in Writing May Relieve Your Stress. I am a great believer of “putting it in writing.” I have, over the...
by Alex | Oct 3, 2024 | Caring for the Caregiver
There is no one-size-fits-all approach to caregiving. Every family caregiver must be free to make choices that work best for their unique situation Short of neglect or abuse of the care receiver, nearly every family caregiver must be free to make choices that work...
by Alex | Oct 3, 2024 | Caring for the Caregiver
Managing your time as a caregiver more efficiently could leave you happier and less stressed. After more than 35 years of working while caring for my grandparents, sister, mom and dad (who is 92, has Alzheimer’s and currently lives with me), I have butted my...
