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6 Sustainable Caregiving Strategies

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During the time that I cared for Dad, I experienced the raging river of emotions that comes with caring for … 6 Sustainable Caregiving Strategies Read More ». The post 6 Sustainable Caregiving Strategies appeared first on Sustainable Caregiving™.

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Minimize Caregiving Conflict

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Don Lancaster So much of our caregiving experience feels out of control, which is stressful. Caregiving conflicts can be unsettling. Sustainable Caregiving Strategies Manage the emotions Prevent burnout Reimagine control

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Caregiver Self-Care

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Your activities before caregiving, going to the gym, reading for pleasure, sleeping, or spending time with friends, were just … Caregiver Self-Care Read More » The post Caregiver Self-Care appeared first on Sustainable Caregiving™.

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Recharge Caregiver Compassion Reserves

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As Cheryl Strayed said, feeling and showing compassion is … Recharge Caregiver Compassion Reserves Read More » The post Recharge Caregiver Compassion Reserves appeared first on Sustainable Caregiving™. “Compassion is about giving all the love that you’ve got.”

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Prevent Caregiver Burnout with Boundaries

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” Brené Brown The Boundaries Burnout Connection Setting, modifying, and reinforcing boundaries can prevent caregiver burnout. Sustainable Caregiving Strategies Manage the emotions Prevent burnout Reimagine control“Compassionate people ask for what they need.

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Disarm Caregiving Triggers with Mindfulness

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Eckhart Tolle Caregiving is a trigger minefield. This is … Disarm Caregiving Triggers with Mindfulness Read More » The post Disarm Caregiving Triggers with Mindfulness appeared first on Sustainable Caregiving™.

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Construct Your Caregiver Support System

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Therefore, it isn’t surprising that we will want to rethink and recreate our support system when we step or fall headfirst into a caregiving role. While people can be an essential … Construct Your Caregiver Support System Read More ». Sustainable Caregiving Strategies

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3 Types of Caregiver Anxiety

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It is helpful to understand the type of caregiver anxiety we are experiencing so that we use the proper techniques to counter the effects. The post 3 Types of Caregiver Anxiety appeared first on Sustainable Caregiving™. Caregiver Overwhelm

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Five Lessons I Learned from Dad on Our Last Journey Together

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The post Five Lessons I Learned from Dad on Our Last Journey Together appeared first on Sustainable Caregiving™. Caregiving JourneyDad, a teacher by profession and a lifelong learner, was always there to offer advice and support throughout my upbringing.

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Self-Care Beyond the Spa

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The post Self-Care Beyond the Spa appeared first on Sustainable Caregiving™. International Self-Care Day is July 24, and it is the perfect opportunity to highlight that self-care is not selfish but rather a critical component of health.

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Coordinating Care Underwater

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The post Coordinating Care Underwater appeared first on Sustainable Caregiving™. Caregiving Strategies Prevent burnoutI wasn’t prepared to manage the responsibilities following Dad’s hospitalization.

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Taking the Wheel

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The post Taking the Wheel appeared first on Sustainable Caregiving™. Caregiving Transitions TransitionsImagine if, at this moment, you no longer had access to a vehicle nor the ability to use a ride … Taking the Wheel Read More ».

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Caring for Aging Parents: Helping Your Loved Ones Declutter with Intention

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The post Caring for Aging Parents: Helping Your Loved Ones Declutter with Intention appeared first on Sustainable Caregiving™. Caregiving Transitionsby Julia WeaverThis article originally appeared on Redfin.com on February 28, 2022.

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Caregiving: Embrace Your Journey

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Or being in the present but wanting to be … Caregiving: Embrace Your Journey Read More ». The post Caregiving: Embrace Your Journey appeared first on Sustainable Caregiving™. Caregiving Strategies Reimagine control

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Chained to Caregiving: Hope and the Hostage

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be able to see things as hopeless and yet be determined to make them otherwise.” … Chained to Caregiving: Hope and the Hostage Read More ». The post Chained to Caregiving: Hope and the Hostage appeared first on Sustainable Caregiving™. “One should.

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Calm the Caregiver Overwhelm

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The swirl of negative thoughts and emotions is a significant cause of caregiver anxiety and overwhelm. The worries take over … Calm the Caregiver Overwhelm Read More ». The post Calm the Caregiver Overwhelm appeared first on Sustainable Caregiving™.

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6 Types of Caregiver Self-Care

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As a caregiver, you likely hear a lot about self-care. The idea … 6 Types of Caregiver Self-Care Read More ». The post 6 Types of Caregiver Self-Care appeared first on Sustainable Caregiving™. Caregiving Strategies Self-care

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Six Ways Adaptive Clothing Helps Older Adults

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The post Six Ways Adaptive Clothing Helps Older Adults appeared first on Sustainable Caregiving™. by Ben GrahamThis article originally appeared in Joe & Bella on September 21, 2021. I wish we had always known … Six Ways Adaptive Clothing Helps Older Adults Read More ».

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Journaling: Release the Emotions

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The post Journaling: Release the Emotions appeared first on Sustainable Caregiving™. Caregiving Strategies Journaling Manage the Emotions“I don’t journal to ‘be productive.’

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Timing Transitions: Reading the Caregiver River

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You have to develop an awareness, react fast, be resourceful … Timing Transitions: Reading the Caregiver River Read More ». The post Timing Transitions: Reading the Caregiver River appeared first on Sustainable Caregiving™.

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Different Ways That Caregivers Manage Stress

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Caregivers put in a lot of hard work to ensure that the people they care for are as healthy and happy as possible. But from this hard work, there is a risk that caregivers will suffer from fatigue and burnout. Having a hobby or activity is an excellent way that caregivers manage stress.