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Caregiver Care
Caregivers manage numerous tasks with little time. Stress can take a major toll on our health. Below are resources to help. Feel free to bookmark this page and return as often as you need.
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Recharge
Remember, you are a priority.
It is difficult to care for others without caring for yourself. Trust us, we've done it and our health has suffered as a result.
There are a many ways to proactively care for yourself. Don't wait. Read our tips to start.
Your Health
It is so easy to forget your own health appointments. Attending your appointments is part of self care. As we age this becomes critical. Consider this your friendly reminder.
Making Space
Mindfulness and exercise can help make space for personal resets. Start by exploring practices that support your needs. Below are a few items to support this part of your journey.
Asking For Help
Caregiving feels solitary, but it doesn't have to be the case. Folks want to support you and need to know how. Our Expanding Your Care Team tips can help.
Caring for Yourself
Taking care of yourself is part of your journey.
We believe preparation is self care. Developing a plan for your own care is critical to being prepared for what ever life hands you. Below are ideas to support your self care.
Tips
Prioritize Self-care. Do this through exercise and by:
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Staying informed with news for you Sign up and read Care Fully.
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Tuning into a podcast that matters Subscribe to our podcast.
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Taking a music break Listen to a CG360 favorite playlist.
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Learn all about meditation Start a meditation practice.
Expanding Your Care Team
You do not have to do it all yourself.
You might be the first in your family or friend group to hold caregiving responsibilities. Believe it or not, asking for help is beneficial to you and your loved ones. We have a few tips below to get things going and we offer more in our newsletter.
Tips
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Create a list of people who can lend a hand in supporting you and your loved one(s).
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Identify the tasks that need completion, match them to people that might help.
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Resource: Common Caregiver Tasks
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Outsource help if possible. If you have limited means, your state might have options.
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Resource: Some states have programs to help.
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Extra Assistance: Caring for Your Loved One
No caregiving journey is exactly the same.
If you are caring for older adults, their behaviors may shift over time. We encourage everyone to get their loved ones to the doctor if they see major changes, including these:
Watchouts
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Behavioral -- Do they seem depressed or unhappy? Are they easily agitated? Do they lose track of time or get lost in familiar spaces? Is it hard for them to recognize family or friends? Are they more sleepy than usual? Have they been taking a new medication?
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Communication - Is it difficult for your loved one to express themselves? Do you find they have more issues than usual with their memory? Are they suddenly confused or having difficulty understanding? Do they become frustrated when trying to communicate? Is there the ability to reason disappear? Are they having hallucinations?
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Diet - Are they feeling more fatigued? Has their appetite abruptly decreased or increased? Has their weight increased or decreased?
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Physical - Is your loved one experiencing sudden numbness or weakness on one side of the body? Do they have difficulty seeing, or is their vision blurry? Are they dizzy? Are there noticeable changes in their hearing? Do they have shortness of breath, decreased stamina, or leg swelling? Do they have difficulty walking? Have they fallen?
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