"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 it’s just … [Read more...] about Be Kind To Yourself And Take A Breath
Caregiver Resources
Is A Friendly Face The Missing Piece In Your Day?
Is your loved one feeling isolated? Barriers such as illness, lack of mobility, social anxiety, the death of a spouse, and geographic distance from family can make loneliness hard to fight.It is important to find solutions because social isolation can contribute to a variety of … [Read more...] about Is A Friendly Face The Missing Piece In Your Day?
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
Visit A Caregiver, And Sweeten Their Day And Yours
Do you know a caregiver? Maybe a neighbor who keeps to themselves? A member of your church who hasn’t been attending because they are nervous about bringing their loved one? A coworker who is struggling? A friend or even a family member? How about paying them a … [Read more...] about Visit A Caregiver, And Sweeten Their Day And Yours
A Musical Approach To Healing
For many people, surgical recovery can be a long and arduous process. One local company, however, has been working to help. Dr. Alice Cash is the CEO and founder of Surgical Serenity Solutions, a Louisville-based company with the aim of shortening the post-surgical healing … [Read more...] about A Musical Approach To Healing