Nurturing The Heart of The Caregiver, Practical Tools and Spiritual Fuel

According the Family Caregiver Alliance, a National Center on Caregiving: the "typical" U.S. caregiver is a 46-year-old woman who works outside the home and spends more than 20 hours per week providing unpaid care to her mother.  Most caregivers are married or living with a partner. While caregivers can be found across the age span, the majority of caregivers are middle-aged (35-64 years old).  Most caregivers are employed. Among caregivers age 50-64 years old, an estimated 60% are working full or part-time.

But at some point they all may wonder what next, doubt themselves during the process, become frustrated with the lack of support from family or get to that "last straw" with the one they are caring for.  Anger, fear, guilt and grief are emotions we all have or will experience during our caregiving experience.  Is this wrong?  Who do you talk to?  Where is your support?  Who cares about you?

I invite you to join us every Tuesday at 12:30-1:30 PM CST to get your heartfelt questions answered, find a place where we discuss YOUR feelings, while offering healthy solutions to some of your concerns.  This Caregiver Platform is for YOU.  No matter where you are in the caregiving process, listen to other caregivers--professionals and those taking care of family or friends reveal to you what has been their "saving grace."  You will receive practical tools to support your effectiveness as a caregiver while receiving spiritual fuel to replenish your spirit.

Join Dr. Deirdre J. Burrell, DAOMc, LAc., The Caregivers Coach and her Co-Host, Dr. Rachel Lindsey, retired Dean, Professor and long-term caregiver for lively talks with our guests each week.  Grab a cup of tea, take that mid-day break with us every Tuesday at 12:30-1:30 PM CST.  You will be glad you did.