Caregiver Survival Training in Scottsdale Senior Living Community

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Caregiver Survival TrainingBy Elaine K. Sanchez
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Caring for an aging, chronically ill, or disabled
loved one is one of the most difficult and
generous acts of love any of us will ever do.
Currently, there are about 65.7 million
caregivers in the U.S and the number is still
increasing.
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Caregivers find themselves assisting their loved
ones with various daily tasks, from shopping, to
helping pay bills, reviewing medications with
their physicians or actual medical tasks like
wound care, Alzheimers diseases or checking
blood pressure. If youre new to caregiving,
here are the few things you should know about
caregiving
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Taking care of someone you love can be physically
and emotionally exhausting.  It can impact your
time, energy and financial resources.
CHALLENGES YOU MAY FACE

• It can drastically change your lifestyle and your
  home environment---especially if you are
  providing care in your home.

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WAYS TO SUPPORT CAREGIVERS

• Pick up a prescription
• Shop for groceries
• Mow the lawn
• Deliver a meal
• Drive your care receiver to a doctor appointment
• Contribute financially to help pay for adult day
  care, respite care, or other expenses

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OBJECTIVES OF CAREGIVER SURVIVAL TRAINING
PROGRAMS

• In order to care for another person, we must make
  self-care a priority.
• Even in the very worst end-of-life situations,
  you need to believe there is still an opportunity
  for mental and spiritual growth.
• As long as we have the ability to think, we have
  the power to choose our attitude toward any
  person, situation or event.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR ELAINE K. SANCHEZ
Come and hear an inspiring presentation from
author and speaker, Elaine K. Sanchez. Her use
of true to life care-giving stories and advice
will motivate and encourage you as you care for
others.
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SCOTTSDALE VILLAGE SQUARE CAREGIVER SURVIVAL
TRAINING!
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at Scottsdale Village Square, take a look at one
of our recent activity calendars. For more
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