Parish Nurse: DEBBIE LAFFOON - More info.....

Medical transportation: In need of transportation to doctor appointments and related health needs? Call Barbara Meador

Caregiver's Timeout:
What is Caregiver’s Timeout?
Caregivers face many challenges. Caregiving is a demanding task, and it is easy to neglect your own health and well being when you are involved with your loved one's needs. Caregivers need time off from their caregiving responsibilities to relieve stress and prevent burnout. Effective, sustainable caregiving depends on meeting the caregiver's own needs for nurture, reassurance, support and periodic respite.
Caregiver’s Timeout provides time off for family members who care for someone who is ill, injured or frail. It can take place in an adult day center, in the home of the person being cared for, or even in a residential setting such as an assisted living facility or nursing home. Although there are different approaches to Caregiver’s Timeout, all have the same basic objective; to provide caregivers with planned temporary, intermittent, substitute care, allowing for relief from the daily responsibilities of caring for the care recipient. Respite care is essential for all caregivers, whether they work in a caregiving facility or at home with family members or close friends.

Dangers of Burnout:

Caregivers are at increased risk of depression and other symptoms of distress. Perhaps you feel guilty because you think you aren't doing enough, and you're frustrated that you can't do more. If you're feeling depressed, anxious, or overwhelmed, that's understandable - this is a difficult time for you…and help is available.
The symptoms of burnout are very similar to those of depression. In fact, the two conditions often contribute to one another. Are you experiencing:

• Persistent symptoms of depression
• Constant anxiety, irritability, or anger
• Feelings of detachment, numbness, or exhaustion
• Continuous self-criticism
• Withdrawal from usual activities
• Negligence or hatred of caregiving responsibilities
• Trouble at work or in relationships
• Substance abuse

Opportunities for the Care-receiver:
Schedule regular afternoons or evenings out.    Attend a support group
Take time to pamper yourself    Run errands

CAREGIVERS:
Volunteers will be assigned to care-receivers and re-assessed every 3 months or as needed. Anyone over the age of 16 may volunteer. All information pertaining to the visit must be kept confidential by the caregiver. The Responsibilities are to provide companionship while the care-receiver is away. Please request 24 hours in advance.
COST:
NONE

TO VOLUNTEER OR TO REQUEST THIS SERVICE, CONTACT THE CHURCH OFFICE 816-331-6444 or

Email stpaulsumcraymore@comcast.net

Parish Nursing Informational Links:

CHILDREN:

Oral Health Care For Children: http://www.pgschoolprograms.com/oral_care/

Sun Safety Tips For Toddlers: http://www.pg.com/en_US/products/care_pages/articles/feature_article.jhtml?contentXML=/en_US/Feature_Article/200706_featurearticlebf_sun_safety_tips_for_toddlers.xml&channelCode=bf

ADULTS:

Caregivers: http://www.strengthforcaring.com/manual/about-you-am-i-a-caregiver/are-you-the-unknown-hidden-caregiver/

National Committee on Aging: http://www.ncoa.org

Senior Helpers: http:/www.seniorhelpers.com

ADDITIONAL INFO :

Missouri Dept Of Health: http://www.dhss.mo.gov/Health/index.html

Small Step Toward Better Health : http://www.smallstep.gov/ga/take_small_steps_today.html

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