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Care" about private
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"Character
cannot
be
developed
in
ease
and
quiet.
Only
through
experience
of
trial
and
suffering
can
the
soul
be
strengthened,
ambition
inspired,
and
success
achieved."
-Helen Keller
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Greetings,
In this month of Thanksgiving, At Your Service Home Care wishes to extend early holiday greetings to you and your friends, families and co-workers. Our commitment to bringing you the latest and most important news in home care, home health care and elder care news continues. We recommend that you share with others who might also be interested, and we thank you for your continued attention.
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November is National Caregiver's Month!
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To be an effective caregiver, you must first care for yourself. If you reduce your burdens and keep a healthy balance for yourself, you will be in a better position to care for your loved one.
Tips to Reduce Caregiver Burn-Out:
- Don't take it personally. Remind yourself that any emotionally hurtful behavior on the part of your loved one is a result of illness.
- Take time out to do fun things like taking an exercise class or going on day trips every now and then.
- Set limits for yourself. Let your loved one know what you are capable of giving in terms of time and assistance. You don't need to be confrontational. Simply ask for what you need in ways that honor yourself and others. Use "I" statements.
- Engage in hobbies or favorite pastimes.
- Quiet your mind through soothing music, prayer, meditation or relaxation.
- Exercise regularly, even if it means finding someone else to provide care while walking or going to an exercise class.
- Eat nutritious meals. Don't give in to stress-driven urges for sweets or drink too much alcohol.
- Get enough sleep. If you are kept up at night, try a nap during the day to make up some sleep.
- Listen and communicate carefully with doctors, seek second opinions and monitor medication schedules. A missed medication or incorrect diagnosis can wreak havoc on stress levels. Be a constant advocate for your loved one.
- Explore community resources such as adult day-care centers, in-home respite care and meal delivery services. This will provide free time for errands and personal time, as well as providing health monitoring, transportation, nursing care and therapeutic recreation for the care recipient.
Contact
At
Your
Service
Home
Care
for
further
guidance
and
options
that
can
give
you
a
well-deserved
break.
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Caregiver Spotlight: Jeanne Jensen
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Jeanne
is
the
ultimate
multi-tasker!
She
has
been
with
At
Your
Service
Home
Care
for
close
to
three
years,
working
with
various
clients,
but
most
notably
being
the
primary
caregiver
for
one
client
that
entire
time!
Many
of
you
may
have
spoken
with
her
as
she
also
tackles
the
phones
in
the
office
five
days
a
week,
in
addition
to working
part
time
as the
Staffing
Coordinator!
On a
personal
note,
Jeanne
has
an
adorable
seven
year
old
daughter,
Katelin,
and
as
if
she
wasn't
busy
enough,
she
just
adopted
a
new
puppy,
Lilly.
Jeanne
begins
nursing
school
in
January, 2010,
working
towards
a
career
in
either
geriatric
medicine
or oncology.
She
has
two
lifetime
goals:
to
become
an
RN,
and
to
participate
in
the
Pillsbury
Bake-off!
Way
to
go!
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Sincerely,
Lucy Andrews
At
Your
Service
Home
Care
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At Your Service CEO designated
as one of the top 150
National Home Care Experts in the
country at the
National Home Care's Strategic Planning
Session in Phoenix, Az.
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