What are you attached to as a caregiver? Are you holding on to something that is preventing you from being the person you want to be as you continue your caregiving responsibilities? Have you given any thought to why you are hanging on to or safeguarding whatever it is? Could it be fear of the unknown? Are you afraid of the change that might present itself? How about just breaking some old habits and replacing them with new ones that will allow you to release whatever the attachment is? Examine your feelings and thoughts carefully. You might surprise yourself and forfeit some of the attachments. Remember, caregivers need care too. Call me and share your story.
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Eating Habits of Caregivers
Have you noticed a change in your weight that may correspond to the increase in your caregiving responsibilities? Are you eating balanced meals? Several fruits and vegetable portions throughout the day? Have you lost your appetite? Are you a nibbler or a grazer? Are you a late night eater? Are you eating processed or prepared meals? Often caregivers are not taking the time to prepare well and nutritionally balanced meals for themselves. This can lead to weight loss or even weight gain. More importantly, it can also lead to more stress in your life. I would love to hear and have you share some of your recipes with me. Remember, caregivers need care too.
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Cashing in For Caregivers
Cashing in — no not financially. Cashing in on favors from family members, friends, support groups and organizations can be rewarding for caregivers. Remember when someone asked you to let them know if there is something they can do to help out with a loved one? Now is the time to allow those who want to help you with the caregiving responsibilities. Caregivers trying to do everything themselves soon burnout physically and emotionally. The caregiver suffers as does the loved one. Allowing someone to do some of your weekly chores, run errands, do some of the marketing or even sit with your loved one for a few hours will ease your load. It is like a cash incentive. What can you do to cash in? Let me know.
Angela Mozelle
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Because Caregivers Need Care Too
The Final Stages of Caregiving
Your life as a caregiver is usually not planned. There are probably signs that are often ignored. It is so easy for us to live our lives in denial. Often this is not intentional. It just feels better, requires less attention and can be habit forming. Eventually we accept the role of caregiving. The challenges and rewards are a part of that journey. Sometimes we reach out to others. Friends listen attentively to our stories. There is the occasional respite. We seek out support from groups and familiar organizations. We feel it is our responsibility and obligation to our loved ones. We become more and more drained and stressed as we fulfill these ongoing tasks. We begin losing focus. One day turns uneventfully into the next week and the following month. So much time has elapsed. We are no longer in touch with our friends. We have lost many of our connections; especially the self-connection. Where will we go, what will we do when this stage of our life concludes? Let me hear your thoughts? What are your plans for the final caregiving stages?