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Our natural instinct is to prioritize those who need care, not those giving the care, especially when it comes to the elderly and infirm. That’s understandable, but I refuse to leave the caregiver behind and act as though caring for another means giving up your own life.
As a repeat caregiver for elderly parents and mom of two, I’ve experienced the challenge of caring for others while also trying to care for myself. There was rarely a time when there was a choice to make (between me and those I was caring for) that anyone expected me to choose myself first. It didn’t even occur to me! That is why it is my mission to be a caregiver advocate.
In this episode of the Positively LivingⓇ Podcast, I cover the hidden toll of caregiving (and the compounding effects of stress that come with it) and seven essential self-care strategies for caregivers.
If you're a caregiver, remember: your well-being matters. You cannot pour from an empty cup. Start by implementing one small self-care strategy today, and recognize that taking care of yourself isn't selfish—it's necessary.
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Ep 34: My Caregiving and Clutter Story
Ep 37: Estate Organizing with Eileen Moynahan
Ep 81: Boost Caregiver Resilience Through Creativity with Kate Chapman
Ep 155: Music as Self-Care for Caregivers with Dawn Renee
Ep 156: How to Reduce Mental Load as a Parent or Caregiver with Roxanne Ferber
Ep 180: What Stress Really Is and How to Manage It
Ep 261: Why Self-Care Will Not Fix Burnout
Ep 146: 10 Simple Self-Care Ideas [Round Up]
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