Nurturing family caregivers helps ensure their care journey is peaceful and balanced.
“I’m going to eat more celery and less chocolate.”
“I’m going to force myself to run three miles each day.”
“I’m going to clean the bathrooms more often.”
Do your New Year’s resolutions feel more like punishment than positivity? If so, resolve to make 2024 the year you set some goals you will look forward to keeping! If you need a little inspiration to help you get started, consider the following:
The Best New Year’s Resolutions for Nurturing Family Caregivers
- Care for yourself. You spend a great deal of time caring for others. Set aside time each day to do something kind, just for you. This could be as simple as a bubble bath before bed, a quick run to a favorite coffee shop, or designated time each day to curl up under a cozy quilt and read.
- Strive to discover the bright side. There are difficulties and challenges with caring for an older family member. However, there are also a lot of positives to focus on instead. Rather than fret about the bad weather that changed your plans, settle in to watch some home movies and reminisce over a cup of comforting cocoa.
- Check your inner dialogue. Nip any self-directed words of negativity in the bud. If you realize you’re silently berating yourself for losing your patience, stop and remind yourself that you are a loving, selfless, and devoted caregiver for the person you love. Because of you, they can continue living at home and enjoy the best possible quality of life. Think of how you would encourage a friend in your shoes, and turn that encouragement inward.
- Let go of what you cannot control. So much of the time we spend worrying is the result of things that are beyond our control. Give yourself permission to step back and remind yourself that you are human, and there will be situations you cannot resolve and problems you cannot fix.
- Accept help. Let this be the year that you realize caring for someone you love is a job that’s much more effective when shared. Let family and friends know that you would like some support, and allow them to step in to help with meals, housework, laundry, running errands—whatever would alleviate stress and allow you to achieve a healthier life balance.
At Inspired Home Care, nurturing family caregivers is part of our job as well, which is why we are here to help make these and any other New Year’s resolutions a reality! Our caregivers are experienced and trained in a multitude of care needs, and can partner with you to:
- Help with light housekeeping, laundry, changing bed linens, etc.
- Offer friendly companionship for an older loved one, including engaging conversations, puzzles, games, exercise, hobbies, and more
- Pick up groceries and run any other errands as needed
- Plan and prepare healthy, delicious meals
- Provide transportation and accompaniment to medical appointments and procedures or fun outings
- And so much more
Contact us any time at 847-787-7572 to request more information about our customized home care services, available in Palatine, Wilmette, Gold Coast, and the surrounding areas.
From the Inspired Home Care family to yours, Happy Holidays and all the best in the new year!