CAREGIVER SELF-CARE
While many people talk about self-care activities such as meditation or fitness, it can be so much more – it is about taking an active role in protecting, preserving, and improving your own health and wellbeing, and advocating for yourself to yourself.
Self-care is important for those who are experiencing palliative care, as well as caregivers, support systems, friends, and loved ones.
When life gets busy, difficult, or focused on the care of others and our sense of well-being and balance is affected, we often forget to take care of ourselves.
Building self-care into your daily or weekly routine can greatly improve resilience and prevent burnout.
If we can identify what we need for support before a crisis and when we have time for thoughtful consideration taking the time to discover different self- care options, then it will be easier to access those supports when you actually need them. There are several areas for you to consider when creating a self-care system: Physical Personal Emotional Social Psychological Professional Spiritual Self-care activities can range from physical activity to mental stimulation, relaxation, participation in hobbies, seeking social supports, to even simply being kinder to yourself. When you or a loved one are experiencing palliative care, it is vital to remember the importance of self-care to the wellbeing of yourself and your loved ones.
Great resources you can check out online for more information include:
Palliative Care Australia https://palliativecare.org.au/resources/self-care-matters PCSBV Speaker Series (April 2020): https://vimeo.com/450312306
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