The Genius of Caring

Dear GlobalGiving Community,

Wishing you all a safe and happy holiday. We know this year has been challenging for everyone. Often the holiday season can add more complexity to the juggling act of caregiving for our loved ones. It is times these that we rely on community and each other. Let's take the time to be thankful for the helping angels in our life, friends and family, and those fleeting moments of peace. While we are staying at home and practicing social/physical distancing there are some things we can do to take care of ourselves and our loved ones. 

Below are a few resources and articles we have found helpful: 

AARP 7 Ways Caregivers Can Create that Holiday Feeling Amid the Pandemic

1. Make frequent contact
2. Avoid all-or-nothing thinking
3. Focus on activities that mean the most
4. Create a mood with holiday decorations
5. Take your traditions virtually
6. Shop online together
7. Start new traditions

HomeInstead 5 Tips for Working Family Caregivers Seeking Work/Life Balance

1. Be realistic.
2. Talk with your employer.
3. Prioritize self-care.
4. Discuss a backup plan.
5. Ask for help.

Also, here's a couple of articles from Aging Care and Alzheimer's Association with some great ideas of navigating taking care of oneself and loved ones. We wish you a safe and happy holiday season.

With much love and gratitude,

The Genius of Caring Family

Dear GlobalGiving community,

We hope you are safe and healthy during this time of global crisis. As we continue to navigate these extraordinary times, we rely on community and each other now more than ever. While we are at home, practicing social/physical distancing we wanted to share some things we can all do to take care of ourselves and our loved ones.

Although caregiving can be challenging, some caregivers have gotten creative: A woman in Florida who took a job as a dishwasher so she could spend time with her husband. In Newsweek, a mother of four shares her experience caring for her mother with Alzheimer's and bringing multiple generations together. 

Here are a few resources we have found to be helpful: 

Family Caregiver Alliance has put together some up-to-date resources and articles for caregivers and those in their care.

National Alliance for Caregiving compiled resources for sandwich generation caregivers, as well as 

HomeInstead has a range of helpful articles from Multi-generational during COVID to Reducing Stress. 

And of course, we are continuing to share interesting articles and some of our media on social media on Facebook & Twitter - hope to engage with you all soon!

With much love and gratitude,

The Genius of Caring Family