Perhaps I’m in the minority, but I’m actually not miserable sheltering in place with my family of four. I don’t have the Boredom Blues. In fact, I may actually be (dare I say) – happier. While I consider myself an ‘outgoing introvert’, I’m surprised that I’m not freaking out about my weekly routines being abruptly […]
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In the past few years, I have discovered the wide wonderful world of podcasts! From news junkies to entertainment seekers to those looking for personal growth and business training…there is certainly something for everyone! What is a podcast? A podcast is a digital audio file available on the Internet or as a download to your computer
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Caregiver burnout is real. According to WebMD, caregiver burnout is “a state of physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion that may be accompanied by a change in attitude — from positive and caring to negative and unconcerned.” Family Caregivers can tend to burnout when they take on too much, put everyone’s needs before their own and have
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Recorded Caregiver Webinar As part of fulfilling my requirements to become a Certified Caregiving Consultant, I needed to facilitate an online chat, hold a phone support group call, or do a webinar. I chose to create a Caregiver Webinar as part of my ‘final’. (By the way, If you want more information on becoming a Certified
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A guest post written by Jessica Hegg. Being a Caregiver can be one of the most stressful experiences of your life. Most people giving care for loved ones don’t get paid – and many caregivers work full or part-time, or have children or other responsibilities that mean their life gets very, very stressful. It’s very
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A guest post written by Erica Hornthal, founder and president of Chicago Dance Therapy. I had the pleasure of meeting Erica at the 2016 National Caregiving Conference and attended her movement breakout session. Her techniques opened my eyes to a fresh new tool for our caregiving toolkit. As a dance/movement therapist, I have the opportunity to
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It’s not realistic to think that you can be happy all the time. We live in a culture where we tend to stuff our emotions and fears. We’re busy. We don’t take time to feel and process our emotions and fears. Lately, I’ve been trying to become more in tune to my inner voice. I
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If you are a working caregiver, your company may offer an EAP – an Employee Assistance Program. Many employers offer this benefit because they realize that you have many demands and stresses put on you outside of your work life that impact your job and it’s in everyone’s best interest if they help you cope. However, like
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Caregiver, please don’t make this mistake. If you are already making it…it’s time to course correct it. It’s never too late to start. There is a big common myth among caregivers. Caregivers believe that they are supposed to give and give everything they have to those that they care for. Caregivers usually feel guilty if they don’t
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