Your confidence as a caregiver will develop over time. In fact, your caregiving skills begin early in life -- you’re actually a care partner before you’re ever a caregiver. From birth you received care and in time, as you formed relationships, you gave care. You’re even capable of caring about [...]
I used to struggle to try and make self-care part of my life. Then I realized it was so much more, and so much less, than booking a manicure and a pedicure while I fumed over the lost minutes waiting my turn. Getting my nails done is great, but frankly, [...]
Use small moments to bring light to the darkness. During the pandemic, many women caregivers who have in the past successfully balanced work and family are now facing much more pressure than normal. When you have a track record of success you are vulnerable to fears of falling short of [...]
AUDIO // In this episode Claire speaks about how caregiving for another, could either infringe on or bring new light to your self-care. What’s your first reaction when you hear or read “Caregivers need to make time for self-care” ? How about: “My priority is giving care right [...]
AUDIO // In this episode Claire speaks about isolation and retaining friendships as a caregiver or as someone with a full schedule. I understand that in the course of your caregiving day-to-day responsibilities there’s barely time for you to stop and think your own thoughts, much less participate [...]
AUDIO // In this episode Claire speaks about the current health crisis, her personal experience with eldercare, and the future of home health care. In the wake of the onset of the pandemic many elders left their congregate living communities and returned to live with families. Anticipating [...]
AUDIO // In this episode Claire speaks about the current health crisis, and how its impacting pet therapy providers in nursing homes As caregivers for older adults, you are stepping up in extraordinary ways to do the things that others cannot do. You show up and give [...]
<h4 style="font-size: 12px;">AUDIO // In this episode Claire speaks about the current health crisis, and how it could potentially affect creatives and our connection with each other.</h4> Social activity is an essential aspect of any community, and that includes elders aging in place or in specialized communities [...]
image link can be found here. AUDIO // In this episode Claire speaks about what it means to meet both caregiver and elder foundational needs. Participating in the eldercare industry today can be a rewarding experience in a field with a growing need for dedicated employees. Any service [...]
As 2019 comes to a close, consider your workplace’s response to industry challenges. Eldercare is facing overwhelming emerging needs and you are in a position to pursue the most advantageous employment in the competitive elder residential landscape. So, how will the industry change impact your workplace and your career trajectory? [...]
