The National Alliance for Caregiving is partnering up with the National Council on Aging to release a resource for senior caregivers. The toolkit will provide guidance on how to prevent falls and how to have a conversation on prevention.
The toolkit will be released during a webinar that will also feature a Q&A with industry professionals. It will be shared on November 28th at 4:00 pm ET.
You can learn more and register here.
This week is all about family, friends, food, and feeling thankful. We thank you caregivers and certified nursing aides for your hard work and caring for our seniors. Caregivers provide companionship and caregiving to seniors, and must remember to "care for the caregiver." This week's stress relief photo was taken in the Old Town neighborhood of Chicago. We invite you to take a moment to enjoy the photo and the inspirational quote and share them with loved ones. We hope you have a Happy Thanksgiving and a great week.
"Wear gratitude like a cloak and it will feed every corner of your life."
-Rumi
We have been enjoying a last bit of autumn color before the gray of November is all around. This week's stress relief photo was taken in the Lincoln Park neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois. Please enjoy and feel free to share the photo and inspirational quote with loved ones. Thank you caregivers and certified nursing aides for your hard work and caring for our seniors. Senior care training assists caregivers to better manage a senior's care needs and manage caregiver stress. We hope you have a great week.
"No one is useless in this world who lightens the burdens of another."
-Charles Dickens
This month we celebrate National Family Caregiver's Month! The National Alliance for Caregiving is partnering with the National Alliance on Mental Illness and mental health advocates to create a toolkit for people who are caring for someone who has mental illness. The toolkit will cover a range of topics including how take care of yourself, how to find community services, planning for the future and much more.
The toolkit will be shared in a webinar taking place on Tuesday November 21st at 3:00 pm.
Read more about the details and register for the webinar here.
A Bittersweet Season: Caring for Our Aging Parents - and Ourselves was written by Jane Gross. Jane unexpectedly found herself in a caregiving role for her eight-five-year-old mother and faced many challenges. As she and her younger brother struggled with costs of senior care, she struggled to adapt in her role as a caregiver. In this book she shares her wisdom and advice through her own journey, and it is an essential guide to caring for aging parents.
Read more about her book
here.
This week's stress relief photo was taken at Bodiam Castle in East Sussex, England on a beautiful early autumn day. It is a place of peace and tranquility that has an amazing history dating back to 1385. Caregiverlist invites you to enjoy the photo and share it with loved ones. At Caregiverlist we know the realities of caregiver stress. Thank you caregivers and certified nursing aides for your hard work and caring for our seniors. Please refer your friends to apply for part-time and full-time job positions on Caregiverlist.com and visit our career center for additional career tools. We hope you have a great week.
"Stones in the road? I save every single one, and one day I'll build a castle."
-Fernando Pessoa
Caregiver stress is part of the job, the Headspace app helps you check in and relax for a moment. Headspace specializes in meditation and relaxation. Meditation times range from three to twenty minutes and covers a variety of topics. It's great for busy lifestyles and helps maintain a mediation schedule.
Cruising Through Caregiving was written by Jennifer L. FitzPatrick. FitzPatrick has experienced all types of caregiving situations both professionally and personally, and with this book she shares her wisdom and knowledge. She focuses on the balance of being a good caregiver and not loosing yourself into it. Jennifer offers wisdom and personal stories of how she navigates through caregiving waters without sacrificing her own life, health, career and relationships.
October is ending and it is time for Halloween! We invite you to take a moment to relax and enjoy our stress relief photo and inspirational quote and share them with loved ones. This week's photo of an intricately carved pumpkin was taken in Lincoln Park, in Chicago, Illinois. Thank you caregivers and certified nursing aides for your hard work and the care you provide for our seniors. More caregivers are always needed as seniors in America are living longer. You can learn more about becoming a senior caregiver and apply for a job near you. We hope you have a great week.
"It's important to remember that we all have magic inside us."
-J.K. Rowling
Halloween is here and we have a fun, simple activity you can do with your senior clients or family members. You can get creative on what materials to use from around your house, below we have some ideas for you.
Materials:
- Black Markers or Pens
- White cloth or tissue paper
- Any type of string, yarn o ribbon
- Dry macaroni or any type of pasta
Instructions:
- Cut out a round piece of cloth, or use double tissue paper and place dry pasta in the middle.
- Twist it and tie any type of string around it.
- Draw a face.
- Get creative! Add in arms, ornaments or anything you'd like!
