10 Tips for Caregivers With Edel Information

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CAREGIVERS10 TIPS FORCaring for

Yourself While Caring for

Someone

Else


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Else

MARATHON

THE CAREGIVING JOURNEY

IS NOT A

CAREGIVERS10 TIPS FOR

BUT ASPRINT …


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ARE Y OU

A

C AREGIVER


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Former First Lady,

Mrs. Rosalynn Carter says

that there are four kinds of

people in the world…


Those who have been careivers

Those who currently are careivers

Those who will be careivers

!nd those who will need careivers


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The leal definition

of a careiver

is someone,

typically over ae "#,

who provides care

for another.



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THEN YOU ARE A CAREGIVER!

physical, emotional, and mental support and care regardlessof the pay and your relationship to the individual.


take someone to church, help get their groceries,run errands for them, help them with housework or

listen to their troubles…

If you proi!e

If you


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S O"


As aCareger"#o$ %o &ou

'are for


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TA(E CARE O)YOURSE*)

CAREGIVERS10 TIPS FOR TIP #1

The best way to care for another is to care for yourself.

Get your recommended screenings, check-ups, etc.Get enough sleep and eat a healthy diet.

Take the time to engage in activities that help with stress.

Exercise is a great stress reliever!

ACCEPT HELP!


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ACCEPT HELP!

TIP #

+E IN)ORME, - GETE,UCATE,

Knowledge is Power – seek out information.

Ask questions of doctors – be ready for

appointments by having a written list of your

top three or four most important questions.

Take a notepad to the appointment so you

can write down important information.


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ACCEPT HELP!

TIP #! GETCONNECTE,

.ITH OTHERS onnect and be honest with otherswho may be partners in caregiving –

family, friends, or professionals. Ask for secific assistance.

!ffective communication will ensure

that everyone is working as a team.


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Time spent with others is vital to your

health and well-being, as well as,supportive to your caregiving role.


ACCEPT HELP!

,ON/T ISO*ATEYOURSE*)!

"ork to maintain your friendships

and the activities you en#oy doing.


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RECEIVE .ITHGRACE


ACCEPT HELP!

TIP #"

You #anno$ %a&e a #aregiing 'ourney alone(

!cceptin help is empowerin$Takin a break can allow you to have

a more lovin spirit.

%e prepared with a list of tasks so when someone says

)*ha$ #an I !o $o help+ you can tell them$

NO GUILT ALLOWED!


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NUTURE YOUR)AITH AN,

SPIRITUA*ITY


ACCEPT HELP!

TIP #

&pirituality has been linked to lower ratesof depression and hypertension.

Ta&e $i%e $o nur$ure your fai$h(


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A**O. YOUR*OVE, ONE

IN,EPEN,ENCE


ACCEPT HELP!

TIP #$

'ven if it takes loner, allow your loved oneto participate as much as possible.

(t is empowerin for loved ones to ive youa break from careivin responsibilities.


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+E*IEVE THAT*AUGHTER

IS THE +EST ME,ICINE


ACCEPT HELP!

TIP #%

,augh$er ea-e- $en-ion an! .oo-$-

your i%%une -y-$e%( Careivin is touh, but learnin to lauh

can help ease the pressure. !llow yourself and your loved one to be silly$


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*ET GO O) SITUATIONS+EYON,

YOUR CONTRO*


ACCEPT HELP!

TIP #&

)ne*pected problems and challenes

are part of the careivin +ourney.When fa#e! *i$h %ul$iple i--ue-/

!on0$ $ry $o $a#&le eery$hing a$ on#e(

rioriti-e and check them off one by one…

youll see the proress youve made.


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Re%e%.er $ha$ -o%e ou$#o%e-are .eyon! your #on$rol(


/ou can be the best careiver everand still not slow or alter the disease

that has affected your care recipient.


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P*AN AHEA,


ACCEPT HELP!

TIP #'

Tal& a.ou$ legal an! finan#iali--ue- a- -oon a- po--i.le(

(f you should become unable

to be the primary careiver havea plan for continued care.

Laws differ from state to stateso consult an attorney.


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!sk 0uestions so that thecare recipients wishes are clear.


Complete a livin will and

other advance directives.


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+E ACAREGIVER A,VOCATE


ACCEPT HELP!

TIP #1(

$hare with others on the caregiving #ourney.

Group efforts, such as support groups, can

be a strong voice for caregiver needs in the

community, state and nation.

%each out to your community leaders

and legislators.


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Help for #aregier- in our #o%%uni$y #an .e foun! a$ $he

Thanks to theROSALYN CARTER INSTITUTE

FOR CAREGIVINGin !mericus, 1! for compilin and publishin

these tips for careivers.


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Family Careier" #em$er"%i& Seri'e"

Ed('a)i*n+S(&&*r) C*(r"e"

Careiin ,-, . ! two7hour class coverin the core physical techni0ues of careivin. Learn tosafely transfer a care recipient from bed to chair, commode or shower. Learn practical tools to

better deal with the emotional and physical challenes of careivin. Tauht by 0ualified medicalinstructors, this class will provide hands7on trainin and provide time to have all your careivinconcerns addressed .

Under")andin a Can'er dian*"i" . ! forty7five minute class tauht by a 0ualified medicalprofessional that e*plores cancer and the probable proression, treatment and pronosis of thedisease. !dditional time will be allotted for 0uestions, discussions, support and learnin from theinstructor9s: and careivers who understand the stresses of your situation.


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Under")andin a Cardi*.P(lm*nary dian*"i" . ! forty7five minuteclass tauht by a 0ualified medical professional that e*plores cardiovascularand pulmonary diseases and the probable proression, treatment and

pronosis of heart or lun disease. !dditional time will be allotted for0uestions, discussions, support and learnin from the instructor9s: andcareivers who understand the stresses of your situation.

Under")andin a Dia$e)e" dian*"i" . ! forty7five minute class tauht by

a 0ualified medical professional that e*plores the probable proression,treatment and pronosis of diabetes. !mple time will be allotted for 0uestions,discussions, support and learnin from the instructor9s: and careivers whounderstand the stresses of your situation.


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Under")andin a Demen)ia dian*"i" . ! forty7five minute class tauht bya 0ualified medical professional that e*plores the probable proression,treatment and pronosis of dementia or !l-heimer-s disease. !dditional time will be allotted for 0uestions, discussions, support and learnin from theinstructor9s: and careivers who understand the stresses of your situation.

Under")andin a /idney Di"ea"e dian*"i" . ! forty7five minute classtauht by a 0ualified medical professional that e*plores the probable

proression, treatment and pronosis of kidney disease. !dditional time will beallotted for 0uestions, discussions, support and learnin from the instructor9s:and careivers who understand the stresses of your situation.


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Under")andin y*(r #edi'a)i*n" – 4o you sometimes worryabout the medications prescribed; !re there too many;


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Wellness Courses

!utrition "or #ot$ C%re Re&i'ient %n( C%regiver ) ou may wonder whatyour day2to2day nutritional choices have to do with being a caregiver. The foodthat you eat a3ects your moods, overall health and immune system. 4hen youe5perience the ongoing stress of caregiving, good nutrition becomes critical to

maintain your health and well2being. In addition to nutritional guidance to helpyou feel strong and healthy, this one2hour class will address how your loved one-snutritional needs may change as his or her disease progresses.

C%regiver Stress Relie" – 6chedule some rela5ation time 7ust for you8 Thisone2hour class incorporates basic yoga poses, centering meditation, spiritual careand support.

C%regiver Su''ort Grou' ) 9ur drop2in, one2hour support group provides a safeplace to connect with other caregivers who truly understand what you are goingthrough. :5change practical information on caregiving problems and possiblesolutions; Talk through challenges and ways of coping; 6hare feelings, needs andconcerns; and learn about resources available in our community. ou-re not alone.


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Li"e Stor+ ) ) one2hour class teaching you tools and techni


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,%l%n&ing Wor- %n( C%regiving. t$e /uggling A&t ) If you-re

currently caring for a loved one, chances are you often feeloverwhelmed by the di>culty of balancing these responsibilities,your home, and maintaining your 7ob. This forty2?ve minute classwill e5plore how to talk to your employer about your caregivingresponsibilities and help you access community resources andhelpful options. )dditional time will be allotted to engage in

communication with other caregivers in attendance and with thepresenters.


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Leg%lFin%n&i%l Courses

T$e Convers%tion Proe&t – Ensuring t$%t ever+ 'erson2s en(o" li"e 3is$es %re e4'resse( %n( res'e&te(5 @ow do you havethat awkward, uncomfortable, unsettling conversation about what

happens if?”

This forty2?ve minute class, led by r. Aathleen +enton, irector of*linical :thics at 6t. Boseph-s C*andler and Dark 6chae3er, :lder *are)ttorney and the creator of the metro 6avannah chapter of theconversation pro7ect will e5plain how to set your priorities, choose an

advocate, document your choice and understand the ethical dilemmasthat often surround end of life care for every member of your family.)dditional time will be allotted to engage in communication with othercaregivers in attendance and with the presenters.


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C%regiving %n( Fin%n&es ) Caregiving involves more than justmedical issues. This forty2?ve minute class helps you understand

medical bills, hospital bills, private insurance and long term careinsurance. 4e will share tips on ?nding programs that may help topay for the costs of prescription drugs, health care, utilities, andother essential items or services. )dditional time will be allotted toengage in communication with other caregivers in attendance andwith the presenters.

6n(erst%n(ing 7e(i&%re7e(i&%i( ) ) forty2 ?ve minute classe5plaining the bene?ts of Dedicare and Dedicaid as well as thesteps necessary to


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A((ition%l Servi&es %v%il%#le "or E(elF%mil+ C%regiver 7em#ers

Eeduced rates for day time respite at local assisted living

facilities.*aregiving 1(1 skills follow up support.

Eesource information and referrals to necessary communityservices.

Individual consultations for disease speci?c education with

fourth year medical residents. +y appointment. 6ocial work support.

iscounted rates on local agency sitter services.

In2home respite scholarships for


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E(el C%regiver Institute Communit+ Servi&es

87%(e %v%il%#le %t no &ost t$roug$ &ommunit+ s'onsors$i's9

Orient%tion ) If you are overwhelmed trying to care for someone with a

serious diagnosis, you are not alone. Fearn how the :del *aregiver Institutecan help you care for you 2 the caregiver 2 as well as the care recipient in this

thirty2minute overview of our services. 9ur helpful intake coordinator will

meet with you privately following class to assess which courses and

resources will best meet your individual caregiving needs.

&%regiving 101 ) ) two2hour class covering the core physical techni


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De%ling 3it$ Dementi% ,e$%viors G ) guide to empower caregivers2

helping caregivers smile more and scream less. This is a four hour classthat will help the family caregiver fain a better understanding of the

impact of dementia on care recipient behaviors. H93ered by the Eosalyn*arter Institute

Po3er"ul Tools "or C%regivers G The Powerful Tools for *aregiversprogram is a once a week for si5 week program that will provide you withtools and strategies to better handle the uni


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