How to take care of yourself when you're the caregiver. A conversation with Elizabeth-Leigh Bradley

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There is a good possibility that we will all become caregivers at some point in our lives. It may be for an aging parent, a spouse with a serious illness, or a child with special needs. If you’re not in this situation, chances are you have a friend who is. Today’s episode with Elizabeth-Leigh Bradley addresses these challenges and brings you strategies to care for yourself and others while walking through the caregiver role.

In today's episode we discuss:

• Navigating the challenge of caring for others while not losing yourself
• The statistics of depression of caregiving
• The importance of acknowledging that you are a family caregiver and understanding what that means
• What to do when you feel like you have no support in caregiving
• How to help and support friends and loved ones who are caregivers
• Why asking “what can I do for you?” is not a great question to ask
• How the Everyday Caregivers Planner can help you feel healthier and create more balance
• Being purposeful and finding more joy based on time increments
• Identifying your personal self care practices as a caregiver
• Why mindfulness can be so effective

Resources mentioned:

The Caregivers Planner: https://everydaycaregivers.com/the-caregivers-planner/

Mindfulness: A Starting Point for the Everyday Caregiver blog post: https://everydaycaregivers.com/mindfulness-a-starting-point-for-the-every-day-caregiver/

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