"Put your own oxygen mask on first before assisting others." ~ Every airline attendant on every flight. You have to breathe. That is something everyone can agree on. As a caregiver, you have to look after yourself as a top priority. It might feel self-centered, but … [Read more...] about Be Kind To Yourself And Take A Breath
Caregiver Resources
Handling Loneliness
Loneliness is one of the most influential factors in modern life. All too quickly people move from a life where they have felt essential and important to a life where they feel superfluous and useless. The loss of responsibility makes one feel unimportant and, in many cases, very … [Read more...] about Handling Loneliness
Comforting Those Who Comfort – Caregiver Connection & Hosparus Help
Part Two: Chances are pretty good that you know someone who is a family caregiver. According to the AARP, in 2020, more than one in five Americans were providing care to someone with an illness or special need. Family caregiving is usually an unpaid … [Read more...] about Comforting Those Who Comfort – Caregiver Connection & Hosparus Help
Comforting Those Who Comfort: How To Provide Family Support
Chances are pretty good that you know someone who is a family caregiver. According to the AARP, in 2020, more than one in five Americans were providing care to someone with an illness or special need. Family caregiving is usually an unpaid position, done out … [Read more...] about Comforting Those Who Comfort: How To Provide Family Support
Cut Out The Constant Busyness – Embrace The Power Of Restoration
“Taking time to rest and restore is important because we cannot help others unless we are in a good position to help,” says retired surgeon Wayne B. Tuckson, MD. And Wayne knows a lot about what it means to restore. A Washington, D.C. native, Wayne moved to Louisville in … [Read more...] about Cut Out The Constant Busyness – Embrace The Power Of Restoration