| Life is a never-ending rollercoaster. The house needs | | | | 8. Buy a journal- write down things that stress you |
| to be cleaned. The kids have a project at school. The | | | | out. |
| dog has an appointment at the vet. You have to | | | | 9. Bake a cake or some cookies- enjoy eating one |
| make cupcakes for the Mother's Club. And to top it | | | | piece. |
| off mom and dad just moved in providing you with a | | | | 10. Take a hot bath. |
| new job title. You have become the care provider. | | | | 11. Praise yourself for doing so many things. |
| You feel stressed out. Sometimes you are being | | | | 12. Do most important things first- make a list. |
| pulled apart in so many directions you forget about | | | | 13. Be honest-ask for help when you can't do |
| yourself. You don't even have a minute to yourself. | | | | everything. |
| We all handle stress in different ways. Some people | | | | 14. Tell yourself a joke- laugh. |
| get nervous. Some people worry. Some people may | | | | 15. Reward yourself-buy yourself something for all |
| even get angry. Taking on too much responsibility | | | | the things you do. |
| can make you emotionally and physically feel ill and | | | | 16. Buy yourself a certificate of achievement- fill in |
| sometimes angry. Stress can affect your whole life. | | | | your name, display it. |
| Stress can make you feel bitter. Stress may cause | | | | Remember, the day only has 24 hours. Some things |
| things like headaches, fatigue and even high blood | | | | can wait. Your health cannot. You are the most |
| pressure. When you provide care for an elderly loved | | | | important person to yourself. For families that decide |
| one, you need to care for yourself as well. | | | | to take on the added responsibility of providing care |
| Not having a minute to yourself can make you feel | | | | for mom or dad remember there are simple ways |
| depressed and agitated. Especially individuals or family | | | | that you can reduce your stress everyday. |
| members that take on the added responsibility of | | | | A licensed senior home care agency can also provide |
| care provider of a loved one. | | | | the supplemental support and care for your loved |
| There are many simple things you can do easily to | | | | one when life becomes overwhelming. Enlisting senior |
| reduce stress each day: | | | | home care agency from time to time allows you to |
| 1. A quick walk around the block. | | | | take time so you can have that peace of mind and |
| 2. Go outside for a minute, look at the nature around | | | | care for yourself, your family and your needs. A |
| you and breathe. | | | | senior home care agency can provide service for a |
| 3. Sing a song to yourself or aloud. | | | | few hours a day so you can run errands, get your |
| 4. Call a friend. | | | | hair done, or go shopping. You can still take time for |
| 5. Take a few deep breaths and let your body be | | | | yourself. Your try your best to ensure that mom or |
| still. | | | | dad can live a better quality of life. Retain a better |
| 6. Have a cup of hot tea, close your eyes and think | | | | quality of life for yourself as-well through the |
| of how good it tastes. | | | | services of a home care agency. When daily life |
| 7. Play some soft music in the car, at home and clear | | | | becomes overwhelming, the most important thing is |
| your mind. | | | | to take time for you and relax. |