make 2014 year of the caregiver
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Caregiving may be hazardous to your health! While you're providing care for someone that numbers how you're most likely to neglect yourself. While self-sacrifice is noble the constant stress and lack of self-care can be deadly. Science has now proven providing care to a loved family member exacts a painful toll, on the caregiver both physically and emotionally. Now is the time to improve the quality for yourself and those you care for.TRANSCRIPT
2014Year of the Caregiver
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Caregivers say
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51%They do not have time to take care of themselves.
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Caregivers say
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53%Their health had gotten worse due to caregiving.
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Caregivers say
67%They do not
go to the doctor
because they put
their
family’s needs first.
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CaregiverAction Plan
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Research shows, what you say to
yourself affects your attitudes, habits, and
health.
Self Talk
Caregiver Stress
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Caregiver Stress
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For many, these words are often connected with
feelings of guilt, self recrimination, and
blame.
“Should, Would, Could.”
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Caregivers Action Plan
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The next time the words should, would, and could form in
your thoughts...Inhale deeply and ask yourself.
“What do I really want say?” “What am I really feeling?”
As you exhale take advice from the Poet Maya Angelou,
“You did what you knew how to do, and when you knew better,
you did better."
The Art of Breathing
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Caregivers Action Plan
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Mindful WalkingThe easiest and most inexpensive practice is to begin mindful
walking. Walk with a mindful attitude and practice the Art of
Breathing.
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Each of us learn through experience and the wise learn
from the experience of others. Self-care is
the art of treating ourselves with the same kindness, love, and understanding we give those we
care for.
Practice
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About The Creator
My name is Judi Bonilla and I’m an Aging Expert based in San Diego. As a consultant for the age 65 and older segment, I share blogs, caregiver tips, news for seniors, and videos.
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