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| Dec. 8, 2010 | Self Care!
Weekly Tips to Help You Create the Life You Desire |
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Tip of the Week
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|  | When Holidays Include Caregiving
Are you, or someone you know, taking care of an aging partner or parent? If so, the following tips, generously shared by Kelly Loeb, MSW, Aging Specialist at the Shepherd's Center of KC Center, may be just the thing to help you and your loved one enjoy the holidays.
· Prepare family and friends for any changes your loved one has experienced since the last time everyone got together. Remind guests to be compassionate and patient, especially with care recipients with memory loss.
· When asked what's on your wish list, let people know you could use help with meal preparation, grocery shopping, housekeeping, and even having them spend time with your loved one so that you can have a break. This is a gift that will certainly be the right color, shape and size, and requires no wrapping!
· As you deck your halls, watch out for power cords, tree decorations and gift boxes - these can be trip and fall risks for you and your loved ones! Keep walkways clear and fragile items out of reach.
· What a wonderful time this is for cherishing old memories and creating new ones! While all the family gathers 'round, encourage your loved one to share stories of holidays past. Appoint someone to take notes and pictures, and you'll be able to create a priceless keepsake.
· Let it snow! Let it snow! Let it snow! That's a popular refrain this time of year - and here's a suggestion for a couple of new verses: Keep it slow! Let it go! Amid all the hustle and bustle of gift-giving, festive food eating and ushering in the new year, it's easy for caregivers (and their loved ones) to get overwhelmed by so much activity. Sticking to a regular, low-key routine as often as possible will minimize confusion and stress for both of you. Schedule special events like visits and meals early in the day, leaving the afternoons and evenings free for relaxing and taking it easy.
You also may want to check out the KC Caregiver Supportline to help you on your caregiving journey.
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