Caregiver self-care: How to reset without starting over
Ever wonder what to do when you fall off track? It happens to everyone, especially caregivers. You made resolutions and had good intentions. Maybe you promised yourself you’d go for a walk every day, get to bed earlier or finally make your own doctor’s appointment.
Then life threw a curveball — an unexpected crisis with your loved one, a stressful week of appointments, or just one of those days where your own needs came dead last. Now you’re feeling off track, exhausted and wondering how to get back into any routine of your own. Give yourself grace and begin again.
Read more at https://familycaregiversonline.net/caregiver-self-care-how-to-reset-without-starting-over/
Caregiver’s Corner | Resources for the Journey
Reframing Caregiving: How to Shift Your Mindset & Find Joy in the Journey
Discover how reframing your thoughts and training your mind can shape your caregiving experience for the better. Instead of asking, “How much is this taking from me?” we can begin to ask, “How might this be shaping me?”
https://aging-together.com/reframing-caregiving-how-to-shift-your-mindset-find-joy-in-the-journey/
Rewind | Elder Care Workshop Recording
A Walk-Through Dementia is a British Virtual Reality app developed by Alzheimer’s Research United Kingdom providing caregivers an immersive experience allowing them to have a deeper understanding of what living with dementia is like. Watch 3 short scenarios as seen through the eyes of someone with dementia. After each scenario Carla Guthrie led a discussion as to how we can better help and support our loved ones living with dementia. (This portion was not recorded for the privacy of the workshop attendees.)
The 3 scenarios were:
- A walk home
- At home making tea
- At the supermarket.
Presented by: Carla Guthrie, Memory Care Concierge, Silver Lexington Partner
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RLxETfKftfc&list=PLJHRhw3pdEV4xaJB0qrLJPLwlpmzPeEzK&index=9 | 23:16 minutes