More Caregiver Tools: Routines and Faith

Rayna Neises, ACC, host, reflects on her interview last week with Deb Kelsey-Davis (Episode 125). Deb shared how technology impacted her caregiving season and helped her with Self-Care. Rayna continues the conversation with tips on how creating routines can be a helpful tool for caregivers. In addition, she explores how faith can impact caregiving:

•  [1:00] The key to Self-Care is that it is not a one-time event but instead an ongoing routine or habit.
• [2:25] When we make time for things we love and schedule in fun, we have a happier life overall.
•  [4:13] Think about the routines you have in place and then add to them.
• [6:00] Using a habit tracker can help you add healthy habits into your life and it will help with consistency.
• [7:25] Give yourself grace as you can always start again tomorrow.
• [9:00] Nourish for Caregivers (www.nourishforcaregivers.com) provides an
  effective faith-based program to minister to the practical, emotional, and spiritual needs of caregivers.
• [10:20] Caregivers are invited to attend the weekly support group, House Calls, every Tuesday at 10:00 AM CST via Zoom. Join at: House Calls Registration.
• [13:13] Spirituality can provide relief from the endless routines of caregiving and also life-changing crises.
• [14:16] Make sure that you continue to include the faith journey in your caregiving.
• [17:21] Consider the person you are caring for and their spiritual growth.
• [19:00] This episode is brought to you by the Encouragement Series: Hope Over Regrets. Visit www.EncouragementSeries.com for more details.

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