Self-Care for Caregivers If you are providing care for someone else on an occasional, part-time, or full-time basis, you may need a little support yourself. PROTECT YOUR EMOTIONAL HEALTH . Take "me" time - If this means asking someone else to watch your loved one for a few hours, then ask. You may need to look into local adult day care programs or respite care programs through your local hospice or other organization. Get out and do something fun regularly-and without guilt! Don't isolate yourself - Maintain your family and social relationships. You may have to adjust how and where you meet, and how often, but don't sacrifice your own life for someone else's. Doing so will only encourage a sense of stress and resentment. Find a support group - Look for local support groups for caregivers, or join one online. You need to be able to talk to people who know what your challenges are-and can offer suggestions! PRIORITIZE YOUR OWN SELF-CARE Eat properly - Nourish your body to prevent illness and physical stress. Recognize that grabbing a quick bite of fast food on a regular basis will eventually damage your health. Carla Stevens. Stay active - Exercise offers excellent mental and physical benefits, plus it reduces your chance of chronic illness and disease. 319-893-4363 Email: Carla@skogman.com Web: CarlaStevens.Skogman.com Look after yourself - Don't postpone your own medical needs. Stay in bed if you need to. Make regular doctor/ dentist appointments for yourself. . Reduce your stress - If you have a relaxing hobby, pursue it. If you haven't tried meditation or yoga, now might be the time to give it a shot. Even regular stretching or breathing exercises can help reduce stress. Serving the 50+ Community with Excellence and Empathy Get adequate rest - Sleep deprivation has been proven to trigger numerous physical and mental ailments. Caregiving can interrupt sleep, so rest whenever you are able. If your charge is taking a nap, you should too! Would you like my monthly senior newsletter delivered directly to your mailbox or inbox? Email, call, or text me. SRES 319-893-4363 Call For A No-Obligation Planning Appointment SKOGMAN REALTY Self - Care for Caregivers If you are providing care for someone else on an occasional , part - time , or full - time basis , you may need a little support yourself . PROTECT YOUR EMOTIONAL HEALTH . Take " me " time - If this means asking someone else to watch your loved one for a few hours , then ask . You may need to look into local adult day care programs or respite care programs through your local hospice or other organization . Get out and do something fun regularly - and without guilt ! Don't isolate yourself - Maintain your family and social relationships . You may have to adjust how and where you meet , and how often , but don't sacrifice your own life for someone else's . Doing so will only encourage a sense of stress and resentment . Find a support group - Look for local support groups for caregivers , or join one online . You need to be able to talk to people who know what your challenges are - and can offer suggestions ! PRIORITIZE YOUR OWN SELF - CARE Eat properly - Nourish your body to prevent illness and physical stress . Recognize that grabbing a quick bite of fast food on a regular basis will eventually damage your health . Carla Stevens . Stay active - Exercise offers excellent mental and physical benefits , plus it reduces your chance of chronic illness and disease . 319-893-4363 Email : Carla@skogman.com Web : CarlaStevens.Skogman.com Look after yourself - Don't postpone your own medical needs . Stay in bed if you need to . Make regular doctor / dentist appointments for yourself . . Reduce your stress - If you have a relaxing hobby , pursue it . If you haven't tried meditation or yoga , now might be the time to give it a shot . Even regular stretching or breathing exercises can help reduce stress . Serving the 50+ Community with Excellence and Empathy Get adequate rest - Sleep deprivation has been proven to trigger numerous physical and mental ailments . Caregiving can interrupt sleep , so rest whenever you are able . If your charge is taking a nap , you should too ! Would you like my monthly senior newsletter delivered directly to your mailbox or inbox ? Email , call , or text me . SRES 319-893-4363 Call For A No - Obligation Planning Appointment SKOGMAN REALTY