The Caregiver Lifestyle

The Caregiver Lifestyle blog is about my journey as a caregiver.   The main goal of the blog is to emphasize the importance of self-care.   It is reminder to caregivers to love themselves as much as they love those in their care.   It is based on the belief that caregivers need to put the mask on themselves first.   When traveling on an aircraft, travelers are urged, if faced with a loss of cabin pressure, to put the mask on themselves first then attend to the needs of those traveling with them.   This advice is important to Caregivers as well.   This advice takes the form of self-care.   The Caregiver Lifestyle defines self-care as practices and habits for optimum health and wellness.   It explores ways to stay healthy through diet and exercise, meditation and mindfulness.   Self-care also includes a spiritual practice. The Big Decision I always knew a day would come when a decision regarding caring for my Dad would have to be made. ...