I talk about this all the time, do you?
Most of us will be a caregiver for a parent at some point in time.
Local, or long distance. Or maybe you are helping to care for your grandmother.
Maybe you don’t think about caregiving as your parents are healthy and independent (well, that’s what you think because they say so.)
Are you taking your parents to a doctor’s appointment, help with groceries?
Or already fully entrenched in caring for your parents?
How is that affecting your own life and health? Who do you turn to ask for help?
I talk about the topic of caregiving daily, online, offline and with random people who I meet in the coffee shop. It’s on top of almost everyone’s mind…
Are you wondering:
- Why me?
- Why now?
- Now what?
Your caregiving journey can take 8 months, 6 years, 15 years… who knows?!
And you are longing for answers, right?
When I work with clients, I meet them where they are on their caregiving journey.
I LISTEN. I UNDERSTAND. I HELP.
What if caregiving would be easier?
What if you know what to say and how to prepare when asking for help?
What if you can sleep again at night because you have more peace of mind?
What if you take control back over your own life and caregiving becomes more fulfilling?
What if you learn about resources you never knew existed?
What if you had more time for yourself because you choose so, without feeling guilty?
Do you know there are six stages during your caregiving years?
It really helps to know where you’re at so you can use the best tools and strategies for that stage and be much better prepared.
Stay tuned for the upcoming series of blogs: The Caregiving years: Six Stage to a Meaningful Journey, where you will find answers and insights for your questions.
With love & care
Saskia Jennings
Certified Caregiving Consultant & Educator
Qualicum Beach, B.C.
http://www.creatingbeingwell.com
Current Phone #: 647.528.2037