1. Finding Respite
Special thanks

2. For the next few minutes think about YOU!!
If not a caregiver then focus on that person (their perspective)

3. STRESS ??!!??!!??
Analogy of stress and a carrying a glass

4. My Journey as a Caregiver
Child caregiver
Parent caregiver
Spousal caregiver
Different Points of Reference
But All need a break !!!!!!!
Or works for the caregiver

5. because we are all different and you need to find the respite
A few quick ideas
to think about
because we are all different and you
need to find the respite
that works for Y-O-U

6. Redefine Normal

7. Child’s Nursery. Normal?

8. Where is this? Normal?

9. What celebration is this? Normal?

10. What event is this? Normal?

11. Note some of the details. Normal?

12. Find a Cheerleader Someone you can vent to
Support Groups – Disease Specific
Support Groups – Well Spouse Association or other Caregiving Orgs
Support through other social media (i.e. face book)

13. Remember Balance is key
Mental
Physical
Spiritual
Emotional
What a joke, right?

14. Journaling ?
You can release those feelings you are afraid to admit to others – sometimes your best sounding board can be you

15. You can find the respite
DON’T GIVE UP
You can find the respite
that works for you

16. Ideas?