the stages of caregiving conni mansaw, bsg central plains area agency on aging
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The Stages of CaregivingThe Stages of Caregiving
Conni Mansaw, BSGConni Mansaw, BSGCentral Plains Area Agency on AgingCentral Plains Area Agency on Aging
What is a Caregiver?What is a Caregiver?
Caregiving in the U.SCaregiving in the U.S
More than 50 million family caregivers More than 50 million family caregivers The value of services family caregivers The value of services family caregivers
provide for “free” is estimated to be $315 provide for “free” is estimated to be $315 billion in 2009.billion in 2009.
Sedgwick County reported 84,000 adults Sedgwick County reported 84,000 adults that have provided care for a chronically ill, that have provided care for a chronically ill, disabled or aged family member or friend disabled or aged family member or friend during the past year.during the past year.
The Caregivers Among UsThe Caregivers Among Us
Stage One: The Early StageStage One: The Early Stage
The 5 R’sThe 5 R’s
RecognizeRecognize stress stress ReflectReflect-self care and self talk-self care and self talk Reassuring ThoughtsReassuring Thoughts-replace negative -replace negative
feelings and thoughts with calming feelings and thoughts with calming supportive onessupportive ones
Relaxation and RecreationRelaxation and Recreation RewardReward-reward yourself for coping -reward yourself for coping
attempts even if you feel they are not fully attempts even if you feel they are not fully obtainedobtained
Stage Two-The Middle StageStage Two-The Middle Stage
Caregivers ConcernsCaregivers Concerns
I can’t get enough sleepI can’t get enough sleep I have conflicts with other family membersI have conflicts with other family members I feel anxiousI feel anxious I feel like I have no time for myselfI feel like I have no time for myself I worry that I’m not doing a good job as a I worry that I’m not doing a good job as a
caregivercaregiver I feel depressed, trapped or resentfulI feel depressed, trapped or resentful
Strategies for SuccessStrategies for Success
Develop a routineDevelop a routine Effective Communication with Effective Communication with
Healthcare ProfessionalsHealthcare Professionals Acknowledge the care recipient's Acknowledge the care recipient's
feelingsfeelings Have fun with your loved one(photos)Have fun with your loved one(photos) Take Care of YourselfTake Care of Yourself Explore community resourcesExplore community resources
Caregiver Services through CPAAACaregiver Services through CPAAA
InformationInformation AssistanceAssistance CounselingCounseling Working Caregiver Support ProgramWorking Caregiver Support Program Support GroupSupport Group RespiteRespite TransportationTransportation
Other Services Provided to Benefit Other Services Provided to Benefit CaregiversCaregivers
Case ManagementCase Management Senior CentersSenior Centers RSVP Volunteer ProgramRSVP Volunteer Program Minor Home RepairMinor Home Repair Meal ServicesMeal Services Community Assessment Program for Community Assessment Program for
Seniors (CAPS)Seniors (CAPS) Roving PantryRoving Pantry Legal ServicesLegal Services
Stage Three-Final StageStage Three-Final Stage
Closing thoughtClosing thought
There are only four kinds of people in There are only four kinds of people in this world: Those who this world: Those who areare caregivers. caregivers. Those who Those who werewere caregivers. Those caregivers. Those who who will bewill be caregivers. And those caregivers. And those who who will needwill need the help of a the help of a caregiver.”caregiver.”-Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter-Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter
Have You Thanked a Caregiver Have You Thanked a Caregiver Today?Today?
Conni MansawCaregiver Coordinator
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