The Lighter Side of Caregiving
Are you laughing less than you used to? Are your days growing grey with the weight of responsibility for the person you are caring for? Does it feel like you’re growing disconnected from them?
There is a simple way to rekindle your zest, lighten your load, and deepen your connection: When you are feeling overwhelmed with the burden of caregiving, nothing transcends all problems better than a belly laugh with your charge.
Most people know about the positive benefits of laughter—increased endorphins, reduced tension, and the connection of shared emotions. Sadly, most people believe laughter is accidental. That’s just not true. Yes, laughter is involuntary, but you can foster laughter in your life with some amazing strategies that will send you both down laughter lane.