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To Everything There is a Season

WELCOMEWELCOME

TO EVERYTHING THERE IS A SEASON…

A WORKSHOP FORA WORKSHOP FORRURAL CAREGIVERSRURAL CAREGIVERS


WORKSHOP GOALWORKSHOP GOAL

To encourage and better equip To encourage and better equip individuals and families who are individuals and families who are caring for a family member with caring for a family member with a long-term or chronic Illness or a long-term or chronic Illness or disability.disability.


WHO IS A CAREGIVER?WHO IS A CAREGIVER?

““There are four kinds of people in this There are four kinds of people in this world: those who have been caregivers, world: those who have been caregivers, those who are currently caregivers, those who are currently caregivers, those who will be caregivers, and those those who will be caregivers, and those who will need caregivers.”who will need caregivers.”

~ Rosalynn Carter~ Rosalynn Carter


YOU ARE NOT ALONEYOU ARE NOT ALONE There are 49 million Americans with There are 49 million Americans with

some form of disability.some form of disability.

Many of these individuals require Many of these individuals require some type of assistance or care from some type of assistance or care from a family member, friend, or a family member, friend, or professional.professional.

Nearly everyone will be a caregiver Nearly everyone will be a caregiver at some time during his or her life.at some time during his or her life.


CAN YOU CURRENTLY IDENTIFY CAN YOU CURRENTLY IDENTIFY WITH ONE OF THE FOLLOWING WITH ONE OF THE FOLLOWING CHARACTERISTICS OF A CAREGIVER?CHARACTERISTICS OF A CAREGIVER?

Giving assistance in time, energy, and money.Giving assistance in time, energy, and money.

Caring for an individual who has some physical or Caring for an individual who has some physical or mental impairment.mental impairment.

Helping with many basic activities, such as going to Helping with many basic activities, such as going to work, getting out of the house, and personal hygiene.work, getting out of the house, and personal hygiene.

Having your family member depend upon your care Having your family member depend upon your care for their well-being.for their well-being.


WHAT ARE THE CHALLENGES WHAT ARE THE CHALLENGES FOR RURAL CAREGIVERS?FOR RURAL CAREGIVERS?

Philosophy of workPhilosophy of work IsolationIsolation Independent spiritIndependent spirit TransportationTransportation Standard of living (older adults)Standard of living (older adults) Separation from extended familySeparation from extended family Can you think of others?Can you think of others?


WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF BEING A WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF BEING A CAREGIVER IN A RURAL COMMUNITYCAREGIVER IN A RURAL COMMUNITY??

Familiar surroundingsFamiliar surroundings

Many rural communities have Many rural communities have strong informal support systemsstrong informal support systems

Slower pace of lifeSlower pace of life

Can you think of others?Can you think of others?


ISSUES THAT WILL BE TOUCHED ISSUES THAT WILL BE TOUCHED UPON DURING THIS WORKSHOPUPON DURING THIS WORKSHOP

Impact and asking for assistanceImpact and asking for assistance

Commitment to marriage and Commitment to marriage and communicationcommunication

Changing roles and childrenChanging roles and children

Laughter and resourcesLaughter and resources


FEEL FREE TO:FEEL FREE TO:

Take notesTake notes Ask questionsAsk questions Challenge concepts presentedChallenge concepts presented Share insightsShare insights Encourage othersEncourage others


WHILE WATCHING THE VIDEO, ASK WHILE WATCHING THE VIDEO, ASK YOURSELF THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS:YOURSELF THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS:

Can I identify with anyone in this presentation?Can I identify with anyone in this presentation? Are any of their responses to caregiving similar Are any of their responses to caregiving similar

to my own?to my own? Are there ideas presented that would be helpful Are there ideas presented that would be helpful

for my situation?for my situation? Are there ideas presented that I have tried but Are there ideas presented that I have tried but

don’t seem to work?don’t seem to work? Would any of the ideas presented be Would any of the ideas presented be

helpful to someone I know?helpful to someone I know?


To Everything There is a SeasonTo Everything There is a Season

II see a farmer in his field at dawnsee a farmer in his field at dawnHis land is crying out for rainHis land is crying out for rain

The year’s been hardThe year’s been hardHis crops are almost goneHis crops are almost gone

But he is not to blameBut he is not to blameBetter days will come and thenBetter days will come and then

You will find the blessingYou will find the blessingIs worth the painIs worth the pain

So just believe and let theSo just believe and let theSeasons ChangeSeasons Change

~Ray Boltz~Ray Boltz


BASED UPON THE INTERVIEWS IN THE BASED UPON THE INTERVIEWS IN THE VIDEO, MOST INDIVIDUALS ARE WELL VIDEO, MOST INDIVIDUALS ARE WELL PREPARED TO BECOME CAREGIVERS.PREPARED TO BECOME CAREGIVERS.

TRUE or FALSETRUE or FALSE


CAREGIVING IS PRESENTED AS CAREGIVING IS PRESENTED AS OFFERING CHALLENGES SUCH AS:OFFERING CHALLENGES SUCH AS:

Changes in the pace of lifeChanges in the pace of life Changes in personal freedomChanges in personal freedom A need to reassign responsibilitiesA need to reassign responsibilities A decrease in incomeA decrease in income A need to become more patientA need to become more patient


ON THE OTHER HAND, CAREGIVING ON THE OTHER HAND, CAREGIVING ALSO COMES WITH SIGNIFICANT ALSO COMES WITH SIGNIFICANT OPPORTUNITIES SUCH AS:OPPORTUNITIES SUCH AS:

More time to spend as a familyMore time to spend as a family A renewed commitment to familyA renewed commitment to family An opportunity to learn new skillsAn opportunity to learn new skills An opportunity to reprioritize what An opportunity to reprioritize what

is important to your familyis important to your family Experiencing the joy that can Experiencing the joy that can

come through servicecome through service


Can’t seem to do enoughCan’t seem to do enough No time aloneNo time alone No social lifeNo social life Shut out others trying to helpShut out others trying to help Loving and caring give way to Loving and caring give way to

exhaustion and resentmentexhaustion and resentment Others?Others?

WHAT WERE SOME OF THE DANGER WHAT WERE SOME OF THE DANGER SIGNALS IDENTIFIED BY THOSE SIGNALS IDENTIFIED BY THOSE INTERVIEWED?INTERVIEWED?


WHAT WERE SOME OF THE WAYS WHAT WERE SOME OF THE WAYS PRESENTED TO PREVENT STRESS?PRESENTED TO PREVENT STRESS?

Learn to laughLearn to laugh Keep connected with friendsKeep connected with friends Allow time for yourselfAllow time for yourself Ask others for helpAsk others for help Practice good health habitsPractice good health habits Maintain your faithMaintain your faith


““Two are better than one…Two are better than one…if one falls down,if one falls down,

his friend can help him up.”his friend can help him up.”

~ Solomon~ Solomon


HOW WERE MARRIAGES STRENGTHENED HOW WERE MARRIAGES STRENGTHENED BY BEING PLACED IN A CAREGIVING BY BEING PLACED IN A CAREGIVING ROLE?ROLE?

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HOW CAN COMMUNICATION BE IMPROVED HOW CAN COMMUNICATION BE IMPROVED BETWEEN THE CAREGIVER AND THE CARE BETWEEN THE CAREGIVER AND THE CARE RECEIVER?RECEIVER?

Telling the other what helps youTelling the other what helps you Letting the other know you appreciate Letting the other know you appreciate

specific things they do for youspecific things they do for you Praise openly and often – criticize Praise openly and often – criticize

privately and infrequentlyprivately and infrequently Avoid sarcasm, avoidance and teasingAvoid sarcasm, avoidance and teasing TouchingTouching Are there other ways?Are there other ways?


HOW DID THOSE IN THE VIDEO HOW DID THOSE IN THE VIDEO HANDLE CHANGING ROLES?HANDLE CHANGING ROLES?

Focusing on the importantFocusing on the important Establishing prioritiesEstablishing priorities Communicating concerns and expectationsCommunicating concerns and expectations Communicating needs with employeesCommunicating needs with employees Accepting the need to learn new skillsAccepting the need to learn new skills Setting aside traditional rolesSetting aside traditional roles


WERE YOU AWARE THAT HUGGING WERE YOU AWARE THAT HUGGING IS GOOD FOR YOU?IS GOOD FOR YOU?

Hugging is healthyHugging is healthy Hugging is all naturalHugging is all natural Hugging is practically perfectHugging is practically perfect Have you had your hug today?Have you had your hug today?


CULTIVATE LAUGHTERCULTIVATE LAUGHTER

““A cheerful heart is good medicine,A cheerful heart is good medicine,but a crushed spirit dries up the but a crushed spirit dries up the

bones.”bones.”

~ Solomon~ Solomon


HOW HAVE SOME OF YOU EXPERIECED HOW HAVE SOME OF YOU EXPERIECED HEALING THROUGH SERVICE?HEALING THROUGH SERVICE?

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““Love is a fruit always in season.”Love is a fruit always in season.” ~ Mother Teresa~ Mother Teresa


““Hearts grown coldHearts grown coldMay be warmed by the summer sunMay be warmed by the summer sun

Dreams you holdDreams you holdMay be closer than you knowMay be closer than you know

Seasons Change…”Seasons Change…” ~ Ray Boltz~ Ray Boltz


ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGYASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY

““Any item, piece of equipment or Any item, piece of equipment or system, modified or customized, system, modified or customized, that is used to increase, maintain, that is used to increase, maintain, or improve functional capabilities or improve functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities or of individuals with disabilities or assist caregivers.”assist caregivers.”


HOW COULD ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY HOW COULD ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY HELP YOU IN YOUR CAREGIVING HELP YOU IN YOUR CAREGIVING ROLE?ROLE? ______________________________________________________________________

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EXAMPLE ACTIVITYEXAMPLE ACTIVITY

Desired outcome:Desired outcome:- This activity will help your family discuss - This activity will help your family discuss

both the positive and negative aspects both the positive and negative aspects of the disability.of the disability.

BRIGHTENING THE SEASONBRIGHTENING THE SEASON



Activity:Activity:Discuss one of the following topics:Discuss one of the following topics:

• What is really important to our family?What is really important to our family?• How will this disability affect our plans How will this disability affect our plans

for the future?for the future?• Should we develop a budget?Should we develop a budget?• How should we share anger and frustration?How should we share anger and frustration?• How should we reassign responsibilities?How should we reassign responsibilities?


Assignment:Assignment:- After everyone has had the opportunity to talk After everyone has had the opportunity to talk

and share their feelings, select one area that and share their feelings, select one area that you want to work on together as a family.you want to work on together as a family.• How can we overcome or improve a How can we overcome or improve a

negative aspect of a specific issue?negative aspect of a specific issue?• How can we enhance one positive aspect How can we enhance one positive aspect

and explore ways to strengthen our family?and explore ways to strengthen our family?



Personal thoughts:Personal thoughts:• Describe your feelings.Describe your feelings.• How would you respond to them?How would you respond to them?



REMEMBERREMEMBER

““Never give up, never, never, never Never give up, never, never, never give up.”give up.”

~ Winston Churchill~ Winston Churchill

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