by Lynn Wilson, Founder of The
CareGiver Partnership
Taking care of someone else requires good health and time away to
recharge mentally and emotionally. It starts with a nutritious diet, plenty of exercise and quality sleep. But it also includes taking
advantage of resources that help save time and manage stress. Here are five resources I’ve
found helpful in freeing up time caregivers can use to take care of themselves.
1. Home meal delivery. Services such as Mom’s Meals help in two ways: Good nutrition has a positive effect on a
senior’s health, happiness and quality of life; and having freshly prepared
nutritious meals delivered eliminates time spent shopping, preparing and
cooking food. The cost per meal averages $6 to $7, special dietary foods are
available, and meals stay fresh in a refrigerator for up to two weeks.
2. Monitoring and safety tools. Knowing a home is equipped with the right tools offers peace of
mind and may allow a caregiver more free time. Caregivers can make their jobs
easier with amplified big-button telephones, a fall monitor such as Lifeline, or a My Health
Phone that provides medication alerts and access to health information.
3. Automatically scheduled home delivery. Services such as Never
Run OutSM are
time and energy savers for caregivers. Because the customer has the flexibility
to automatically schedule doorstep delivery of incontinence and other products
for home healthcare, it eliminates shopping time and the worry of running out
of needed supplies. Discounts and free shipping on orders over $50 provide
added value to caregivers.
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4. Online retailers that offer overall value. The CareGiver
Partnership offers convenience and value by providing personalized service from
Product Specialists who are current or former caregivers, samples to try before
buying, a vast selection of products from premium brands to lower-priced
alternatives that are always in stock, and discounts through referrals, coupons
and specials.
5.
Support network. The key
to a successful caregiving arrangement is having a network of support, from a
friend or family member who can pitch in on a day off, to professional organizations that focus on supporting caregivers
and seniors.
The CareGiver Partnership has collaborated with Caregivers’
Monday, an initiative of The Monday Campaigns, to publish a free downloadable
guide, 25 Healthy Tips for Caregivers.
The CareGiver Partnership is a
national direct-to-consumer retailer of home healthcare products for
incontinence, skin care, mobility, daily living aids, nutrition support and
more. In its sixth year of providing products and services that help caregivers
and loved ones maintain personal dignity, the company also offers an online
library of more than 1,200 family caregiver resources and personal service by experts
in caregiving. Call 1-800-985-1353 or visit online.
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