Practical strategies and tips for those suddenly thrust into the role of caregiver for a loved one.
What you will learn
Create a regret free game plan for you and your loved one
Be able to recognize important trade offs
Minimize potential for unnecessary delays and stress
Practice compassion, patience, and gratitude daily
Get the most out of doctor’s appointments
Confidently seek and ask others for help
Maintain motivation and energy
Discover strength inside you that you never knew existed
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Content
Why I made this course
Welcome
What This Course Is and Isn’t About
Who Should Take This Course?
How to Take this Course
Your War Chest
What is the War Chest?
Your Caregiving Mantra
The Only Place That Matters
I Get to Have
Trade-Offs
How to Look at Statistics
Celebrate
Ask for Help
What Would You Want?
Quick Ask
The Game Plan
Why You Need a Game Plan
Clear Your Calendar
Take Inventory – Everyone Who Could Be Helpful
Body
Mind & Spirit
Build Cushion
Keep Trials in Mind
Positive to Negative Ratio
Things to Look Forward To
Priming & Use of Language
Thoughts on “Complementary” & “Alternative” Therapies
Environment
Conversations To Have
Create a Private Facebook Group
Put Your Mask On First
Put Your Mask On First
Identify, Eliminate & Reduce Leeches
Managing Time
Managing Energy
Lazy Healthy Diet
Lazy Fitness
Simple Destressing
Have Your Go To Resources
Get Your Me Time
Doctor’s Appointments
Understanding the Basics
Finding Good Doctors
Be Nice to Gatekeepers and Expediters
ID and Prioritize Risks
Contingencies & Stacking Requests
Follow Up
Prep for a Dr’s Appointment
Treatment Roadmap
Message to the Care Supporters
Simple Question to Ask Yourself
Don’t Say “How Can I Help?”
Get and Give Green Lights
Messages for the Care Receiver
You Choose Everyday
Initiate the Tough Talks
Have the Right Benchmarks
Fight to Delay Every “Last”
Savor Each Moment
Conclusion
Closing
Want to Chat 1 on 1?
How Can You Help?
Bonus Discussion
Other Resources Overview
For Inspiration
For Medical Research
For Clinical Trials
Mood Booster Music
If Using a Cane
Other Helpful Things For the House
How to Find Outside Caregivers – Interview with KindlyCare.com
Donation to Lung Cancer Alliance