Living While Caregiving

How do you make changes in your life?
Some situations in life benefit from big bold actions. Others require the wisdom of small measured steps.

As family caregivers, our responsibilities can become overwhelming and we want the relief of a quick fix. More times than not, breaking a problem down into small manageable actions will be more effective in getting you what you need.

So, think about a change that you'd like to see. Now ask yourself, "What small step can I take to move in that direction?" Then go for it and the next one and the next one.
Overwhelmed or don't know where to start? Send me a direct message or email and let's chat.
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While Caregiving

What 7 words will you rarely hear a caregiver say?
"I have all the support I need."
Caregivers are unsung heroes who are stressed and overwhelmed.
Here's a way to help put them on the path to more calm and less stress.

Caregiver Support Package The Caring for the Caregiver support package provides personalized one-on-one coaching sessions designed to decrease stress, frustration and overwhelm by:

CARING FOR THE CAREGIVER

Caregiver "self-care" should not be solely on the shoulders of the caregivers. Yes, there are those things that have to be done by them, but caregivers also need compassion, understanding and action from others to insure their wellbeing.

If you are a caregiver, ask for what you need.
Not currently caregiving? If you know someone who is, ask how you can support their self-care efforts.
Whatever your status...you CAN do it! ❤

Happy International Women's Day! ❤️

Why are you waiting?

MINDSET MONDAY!
TAKE AS MANY SHOTS AS YOU NEED. 💜

Was this year a challenge for you?
Has it left you feeling depleted and joyless?
Are you a Mom of Pre-teens & Teens who would like to discover some simple ways to reignite your hope and renew your energy? You’re not alone!

That is why my awesome friend, Misha Safran, has created a special event with you in mind. It is called the International Joy & Resilience Retreat for Moms of Pre-Teens & Teens.

Misha is a multi-talented life coach and she has carefully selected 32 women from around the world, all with deep wisdom and special gifts in creating joy and building resilience, just for YOU.

I am honored and super excited to announce that I am one of those 32 facilitators for this amazing event.

The full day retreat will have 32 workshops to choose from covering these 8 themes:
1. Get Grounded
2. Build Resilience
3. Get Playful
4. Honor All Of You
5. Trust Yourself
6. You Are Enough
7. It’s Your Life
8. Relax

Imagine a day of immersion in self love and care that will leave you feeling invigorated, nourished and deeply content? How wonderful would you feel after taking care of yourself for once?

I am delighted to extend this personal invitation to you. Will you join us?
To find out more about the other workshops and to register, click the link below.
https://www.mishasafran.com/a/2147486984/2fzVzFnV

And don’t keep it to yourself. Please do share it with your friends who would also benefit from investing in their self care 🙂

Please read and support the passage of the Credit for Caring Act.

Provide direct relief to family caregivers Millions of unpaid caregivers are struggling to assist their loved ones with daily living tasks while also financially supporting themselves and their families. Our outdated long-term care system offers little support to seniors and the family members devoting time taking care of them. Family caregi...

Some ABCs of Eldercare

These are very short descriptors but get to the core meanings. Knowing some of the language is helpful when communicating with medical, financial, legal and healthcare professionals, as well as representatives from other support organizations. How many did you know already?

1. ADL/ Activities of Daily Living - tasks such as eating, bathing, dressing and toileting.
2. APS/ Adult Protective Services - an agency that investigates elder abuse.
3. AAA/ Area Agency on Aging - a local, area specific agency that helps to coordinate services for elders.
4. NR/ Do Not Resuscitate - a medical order that states a patient's wishes on how to proceed during a medical emergency when they cannot communicate for themselves.
5. DPOA/ Durable Power of Attorney - a legal document that gives a person the authority to act on the behalf of another generally to manage financial or medical affairs. A DPOA stays in effect even after the individual is no longer able to handle their affairs.
6. VA/ Veterans Affairs - a federal department that provides support and benefits to veterans.
7. PERS/ Personal Emergency Response System - an electronic device that allows a person to signal for help in an emergency by pressing a button.
8. CELA/ Certified Elder Law Attorney - an attorney who has specialized training on the laws, challenges and issues pertaining to elders and passed a certification exam.

LEARNING THE LANGUAGE OF ELDERCARE

Do you know the full names of the acronyms below? Post the NUMBER that you are familiar with in the comments section. I will post the full names and a description on Friday at 6 p.m. so you can check your answers. No googling! You can do this! ❤