Caregiver Survival Training

By Elaine K. Sanchez

Caring for an aging, chronically ill, or disabled loved one is one of the most difficult and generous acts of love any of us will ever do. Currently, there are about 65.7 million caregivers in the U.S and the number is still increasing.

Caregivers find themselves assisting their loved ones with various daily tasks, from shopping, to helping pay bills, reviewing medications with their physicians or actual medical tasks like wound care, Alzheimer’s diseases or checking blood pressure.

If you’re new to caregiving, here are the few things you should know about caregiving:

o Taking care of someone you love can be physically and emotionally exhausting. It can impact your time, energy and financial resources.

CHALLENGES YOU MAY FACE

o It can drastically change your lifestyle and your home environment---especially if you are providing care in your home.

WAYS TO SUPPORT CAREGIVERS

o Pick up a prescriptiono Shop for grocerieso Mow the lawno Deliver a mealo Drive your care receiver to a

doctor appointmento Contribute financially to

help pay for adult day care, respite care, or other expenses

OBJECTIVES OF CAREGIVER SURVIVAL TRAINING PROGRAMS

o In order to care for another person, we must make self-care a priority.

o Even in the very worst end-of-life situations, you need to believe there is still an opportunity for mental and spiritual growth.

o As long as we have the ability to think, we have the power to choose our attitude toward any person, situation or event.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR ELAINE K. SANCHEZ

Come and hear an inspiring presentation from author and speaker, Elaine K. Sanchez. Her use of true to life care-giving stories and advice will motivate and encourage you as you care for others.

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