Robert Wicks, author of "Night Call", explains how to implement a proper self-care protocol and why doing so is vital to compassionate individuals.
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Retired veteran Brian Vines is the fulltime caregiver for his Army veteran wife, Natalie Vines, who has TBI and PTSD. He knows that to be a good caregiver, he has to take time for himself whether that means a short break in the day or a meaningful reboot through retreats with other caregivers.
This talk will outline important coping strategies for people who care for loved ones with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia.
Caregivers are often so busy caring for others that they tend to neglect their own emotional, physical, and spiritual health. Studies confirm that caregivers play host to a high level of compassion fatigue.
The best ways to ask for help as a caregiver.
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