Caregiving may be hazardous to your health! While you're providing care for someone that numbers how you're most likely to neglect yourself. While self-sacrifice is noble the constant stress and lack of self-care can be deadly. Science has now proven providing care to a loved family member exacts a painful toll, on the caregiver both physically and emotionally. Now is the time to improve the quality for yourself and those you care for.

1. 2014
Year of the
Caregiver
Friday, January 3, 14

2. Caregivers say
51%
They do not
have time to
take care of
themselves.
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3. Caregivers say
53%
Their health
had gotten
worse due to
caregiving.
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4. Caregivers say
67%
They do not
go to the
doctor
because
they put
their
family’s
needs first.
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5. Caregiver
Action Plan
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6. Caregiver Stress
Self Talk
Research shows,
what you say to
yourself affects your
attitudes, habits, and
health.
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7. Caregiver Stress
“Should, Would, Could.”
For many, these
words are often
connected with
feelings of guilt, self
recrimination, and
blame.
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8. Caregivers Action Plan
The Art of Breathing
The next time the words
should, would, and could form in
your thoughts...Inhale deeply
and ask yourself.
“What do I really want say?”
“What am I really feeling?”
As you exhale take advice from
the Poet Maya Angelou,
“You did what you knew how to
do, and when you knew better,
you did better."
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9. Caregivers Action Plan
Mindful Walking
The easiest and most
inexpensive practice
is to begin mindful
walking. Walk with a
mindful attitude and
practice the Art of
Breathing.
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10. Caregivers Action Plan
Practice
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Each of us learn
through experience
and the wise learn
from the experience
of others. Self-care is
the art of treating
ourselves with the
same kindness, love,
and understanding
we give those we
care for.

11. Welcome
About The Creator
My name is Judi Bonilla and I’m an Aging Expert
based in San Diego. As a consultant for the age 65
and older segment, I share blogs, caregiver tips,
news for seniors, and videos.
Follow Judi Bonilla on Twitter: @JudiBonilla
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