Show Me How: Self-care for Caregivers
A curated listing of informative “how-to” videos on providing care and practicing self-care.
Jane Hamilton’s Videos
Caregiver Questions
Caregiver Concerns
7-Part Series: Caring for the Caregiver
C1: Claim your caregiver role
Though rewarding, caring for others can undermine health and finances, strain work life, and family relations. Saying, “I am a caregiver” is the first step toward preserving your health and the capacity to care.
C2: Consider the facts
The demands of caregiving create stress that shows up as symptoms in body, mind, spirit, relationships, and work-life. To stay healthy and keep on caring, recognize, and respond to the sources and symptoms of stress.
C3: Care for yourself as you care for others
Balance your energy, responsibilities, and relationships. Use problem-solving and healthy self- care to manage stress, but avoid stress-numbing behaviors.
C4: Center yourself
Acknowledge that you are human, not a “caregiving machine.” Your organic energy ebbs and flows through cycles; use these ideas to conserve and replenish it.
C5: Channel your thoughts
Overcome caregiver stress with optimistic thought patterns. Affirmations, visualization, and avoiding negativism can strengthen your optimism.
C6: Choose wisely
Use these four questions to help you make difficult caregiving choices. Be sure to choose wisely because no one can make important choices for you.
C7: Cultivate Community
Connecting with others decreases stress while feeding your physical and mental health. Picture those around you as a well-stocked refrigerator and use these guidelines to assure that you get the nurture you need.