Ep19 Caring for the Caregiver

As parents and caregivers, caring for ourselves is one of the most important—and one of the most often forgotten—things we can do as a caregiver. If we neglect to take care of ourselves, we may likely find that it is more challenging to care for our loved ones. When our needs are taken care of, the person we care for will benefit, too. Recognizing that we need to take of ourselves, and actually doing that, are not always synonymous. In an effort to inspire you all to care for yourselves, we put together a "Caring for the Caregivers" email newsletter and podcast episode. Be sure to check out the links in the show notes!

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LINKS:

Babysitters and Respite Workers:

National Respite Locator Service

Care Guide with Resource Documents: Important Info for Babysitter or Respite Worker

Care Guide with Downloadable Link: Important Info for Babysitter or Respite Worker

Family Support Webinar: Babysitter and Care Provider Training

Self-Care “Apps”:

Mayim Bialik's Breakdown Podcast - Apple Podcasts

Calm - The #1 App for Meditation and Sleep

Insight Timer - #1 Free Meditation App for Sleep, Relax & More

Hard Fought Hallelujah by Brandon Lake: Bing Videos

Peloton: The ultimate fitness experience

Amazon Kindle: Your free personal library you can take anywhere

Mealime - Meal Planning App for Healthy Eating - Get it for Free Today!

Workout for Women: Fit & Sweat - Apps on Google Play

Ep16 Self-Care, Self-Advocacy, and Gratitude | PWS United

Blogs:

Self-Care for Caregivers - Prader-Willi Syndrome Association | USA

Simple Tools for Managing Stress - Prader-Willi Syndrome Association | USA

Exercise, Movement, and Mental Health - Prader-Willi Syndrome Association | USA

Meditation, Mindfulness, and Self-Care - Prader-Willi Syndrome Association | USA

Simple Self-Care - Prader-Willi Syndrome Association | USA

Journaling as Therapy - Prader-Willi Syndrome Association | USA

Adoption Month:

An Adoption Story - Prader-Willi Syndrome Association | USA

Ep18 National Adoption Month, Adopting a Loved One with PWS | PWS United