“Support a Caregiver” (photo credit: Grace Church)
Week #212 – Support a Caregiver!
Greetings all — and Happy Friday!!!
November is officially National Family Caregivers Month…but I want to take a moment this week, before the holiday rush, to plant a little seed:
Caregivers are all around us…and while some are professionals, most are very likely family members who have stepped into the role of caregiving for an aging parent, a sick loved one, or a special needs child.
Most likely, this person makes it all look very easy…like they are some kind of natural.
And perhaps you feel like you wish you could do more, but aren’t sure what to do.
You can. And there is.
Because even if a caregiver you know has all the bases covered, all the plates spinning, and everything perfectly in balance — there is still one thing you can do:
You can give some care to him/her!
Your Happyness Challenge for the Week Ahead: Support a Caregiver! Be on the lookout this week for someone you know who is providing care for someone else. They’re probably very used to answering questions about the person they care for…but why not ask him/her how THEY are doing? How they are holding up? Are they getting enough sleep? Enough to eat? Enough time to relax (or maybe even have some fun)? Are their responsibilities covered at home/work? What might they want or need…or what else is going on in their lives?
And then, if you want to, ask how you might help?
Caregivers are a special breed — be on the lookout for one this week and offer your support!
(And if you’re a caregiver…I would love to hear from you!)
Spread Happyness — share your thoughts in the comments!
10/5/18 by Grace Church
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