Age-In-Place Home Solutions – Part 1
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Never Get Up!
Happy 81st Birthday Mom!
This is how you dress to attend a “Chicken Wedding” – I not kidding . . . you can’t make this shit up! The story will be in my book. I know I’m not the only out here from a family that – Let me say – put the “D” is dysfunctional. With that said, Mom and I had a roller-coaster of a relationship during the time WE both were growing up.
The one thing that I am so Thankful and Blessed for: is we never gave up on each other. We got pissed off at each other, we yelled at each other, we walked out on each other, gave each other the silent treatment. But, through all those times we never gave up on each other.
And I am so damn happy we didn’t. Once I got into adulthood, I was growing up and Bev was growing up right along with me. I am now left with the best memories of the times we laughed so hard my sides would hurt the next day. I used to tell her when she would be mad at me, I would say “no one loves you like I do – nobody”. A couple of days before she died, she turned to me when we were napping together and said “you’re so fuckin right nobody loves me like you do”
Never give up on the ones you know are worth it!
Caregivers: Are You Taking Care Of You In order To Take Care Of Others?
15 Tips for reducing stress and promoting health for family and friends who providing the caregiving:
- Take a break from caregiving.
- Make a date to go to the movies, take a walk, meet a friend for lunch. Everyone needs to get out of the house once in a while.
- Do something not related to caregiving.
- Get support. Attend a support group, have a friend you can call just to let off steam and complain.
- Depression is treatable. Talk to your doctor about it. Or seek counseling.
- Practice communication and behavior management skills if you are caring for someone with dementia.
- Relax. Read a book, meditate, pray, garden, knit, get a massage, take a long bath.
- Take care of your health. Go to the doctor, get routine exams and flu shots, get enough sleep and eat your fruits and vegetables.
- Change “guilt” to “regret.” Guilt means you did something wrong, regret is that you are in a difficult situation and sometimes you have to make difficult decisions, but they are not wrong.
- Forgive yourself — often.
- You cannot be a perfect caregiver, all day, every day.
- Laugh. Find ways to keep your sense of humor by sharing a silly story with a friend, watching a funny show or movie, or join a group to try laughter yoga exercises.
- Exercise. Walk around the neighborhood. Or even better, recruit a friend to walk with you.
- Sign up for an online or in-person yoga class. Join a Zumba class or line dancing class.
- Ask for and accept help when offered.
- No one can do this alone.
Isn’t it time you finally enjoyed life and let someone else handle the rest?
Today’s lifestyles are far too hectic to get everything done yourself. The idea of being a superhero adult is simply a fantasy. The reality is you work hard for what you have, and your free time should be spent recharging your batteries and enjoying your life. That’s where CC Home Concierge Co. comes in.
A concierge is much more than simply an assistant person. It’s someone who is a home manager, home organizer and an organizer of time, a person who fully understands that you work hard and has very little time to take care of all the non-priority tasks that take over your To-Do lists.
CCHC services are personalized to your specific requirements, and ultimately end up saving you both time and money.
Peace & Harmony ~ Cheryl
1960s It Was All About Sit-Ins, Taking-a-Seat on various issues of the times . . .
My brother and I had our seats sitting in front of the TV to watch cartoons every weekend, until we hear the bellowing of her voice from the kitchen “turn off that TV and get your asses outside”. Oh how I miss those days – MADE to go outside – TURN OFF the TV – SPEND time together.
Crazy concept . . . right?
Kidding aside we need this kind of weekends again, our children need this kind of weekends – FUN – NO STRESS – JUST BEING A KID.
. . . Let’s bring back the fun!!
Peace & Harmony ~ Cheryl
Are you ready to create transformation and clarity in your life? Comment to me @ cchomeconcierge@gmail.com I’ll send you information how to take the next step.
Sunday Morning Music
Peace & Harmony ~ Cheryl
Are You and Your Adult Children Looking For Some Peace of Mind?
I designed Senior Concierge Service for seniors who wish to live comfortably in their own home and be able to enjoy life to the fullest. I customized to the unique needs of each client, this is done during the free consultation.
CCHC Senior Concierge Service offers professional, confidential, personal assistance including, but not limited to:
- Cleaning & Organizing the home
- Shopping for grocery, clothing, household items
- Medication & Event Reminders
- Transportation to Doctor appointments
- Help with computer basics (emails, internet searches, research topics)
- Library visits
- Being there while a repair or delivery person is in your home
- Arranging for meal deliveries, meal planning & prep
- Help with packing, unpacking or organizing projects
- Help with downsizing, selling home
- Caring for pets & plants
- Checking in via phone or in-person
- Manicure/Pedicure, hair appointments . . . and more
Are you ready to have some peace of mind? If you’d like to schedule a 30+ minute free consultation with me to learn how Senior Concierge Service can help you get some serenity in your life – Call (860)961.6824 or Email me: cchomeconcierge@gmail.com
Peace & Harmony ~ Cheryl
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