SO, ARE YOU READY YET?

Exercise and Stretch

You will feel better!

Have you worked on the list of goals that you laid out for yourself ?

We all have things that we would like to work on to improve ourselves or our lot in life.  Sometimes that can be hard to do.  Therefore, a plan of action is necessary.  For starters, identify those things that really need attention.  Make a list and prioritize according to the most needy.

Next, decide how to go about making a change.  Is this going to cost much or anything at all?  Do I have the mental or physical energy to begin the process? 

If you need to summon the energy to get started, do stretching exercises.

Stretching exercises awakens the mind and the body, as well as allows the muscles to stretch out.  This helps prevent injury when moving the body during simple movement such as walking, bending or flexing.  Stretching also, gets blood flowing to the brain, then circulating throughout the body.

All activity starts in the mind.  If blood is flowing to the brain then, the mind is equipped to do its work, that is, to transmit messages to the body to do its work. The work or task is to develop a plan of action that effects your life to your satisfaction.

Exercise benefits the mind and the body.  Moderate exercise can make you feel refreshed and invigorated.

Stretching is a good way to start exercising. Stretching the muscles help prevent cramping when you move around.  You feel invigorated after stretching. You can stretch anytime anywhere.  This is just a suggested Simple stretch:

Stretch your arms above your head like you are reaching for the sky.  Really reach. Hold that position for a count of 10.

Stretch your arms out on both sides.  Hold for a count of 10.

Next, bend your knees slightly as you bend over to touch your toes.  If you cannot that is fine.  Your leg muscles have not stretched out enough for you to reach your toes, they will.  Hold this for count of 10.  Then slowly straighten up to a standing position.  This is a basic stretch that may get your body awake and the muscles ready for movement.  That invigorating feeling can now be circulated to the mind.  You can now begin to make a plan to work on the things you want to improve or change.  If you are not yet ready for this step, stretch.

Hope this was helpful,

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Useful Tips for Everyday Living- Care for Caregivers

 Tips for Caregivers Care

Caregivers are people who care for someone other than themselves. Caring for the sick or disabled, whether it be for an adult or child, is a full time job.  

It is important for caregivers to take care of themselves in order to take care of others.  

There are state and community based services that offer support to the caregiver.

Seek these out in your state or community for help.  There is information on www.us.gov that you will find helpful.

  

Depression, anxiety, and stress are issues that can overtake the caregiver.  There is support to keep this at a minimum so that the caregiver can provide care for a longer period of time and so that the need for costly institution care can be avoided or delayed.

These are suggestions to help caregivers take care of themselves. 

These suggestions are meant to help relieve stress and anxiety so that the caregiver can benefit from restful sleep:

• Start the day with prayer and a scripture reading.  Talking to the Lord is strengthening and up-lifting. 
•  Cast   your cares on Jesus.  Claim Healing in His Name.

• PRAYER FOR HEALING:

Heavenly Father, You are Majesty, You are Sovereign, You are Creator of all. Thank You for Your Grace and Your Mercy. Because Jesus Christ died on the Cross for our sins and was Resurrected, I believe we are already healed from sickness and suffering.  By His Stripes we are healed.  We only need to claim this healing. In the Name of Jesus Christ, I claim healing for my loved one. I believe it, I receive it for him (her). Thank you, Lord,  Amen  

PRAY this prayer for your loved one daily, or even better, have your loved one PRAY for himself or herself.  

• Relax when you can - Have something to do to occupy your relaxation time, such as, reading, using a    computer, or working a puzzle, or just rest your mind.

• Take care of your body.  Do stretching and strengthening exercises.  Some can be done in a sitting position.
• Do mental exercises or crossword puzzles.
• Take a walk daily, if possible. Get someone to relieve you for that period of time.

• “Musick has charm to soothe the savage beast.”  (A quote by  William Congreve,  from the Mourning Bride, 1697)

(Let this quote inspire you to listen to your favorite music while relaxing.  Your loved one may find listening to music can have a soothing effect. Classical or inspirational music would be a good choice, or whatever you prefer.)

•     Do not hesitate to ask for help when you need it.       

•   Acknowledge your feelings.  Face feelings of anger, sadness, guilt, loneliness, whatever you are feeling.  Talk to someone to whom you can express these feelings. Talk to a pastor, a counselor, or join a support group.  These are people who probably are not judgmental, and will be willing to listen.  After all, they                     probably have similar challenges and are looking for support themselves and a listening ear for their issues.

RESOURCES FOR CAREGIVERS

Family Caregiver Alliance

Support for families and friends who are caregivers Phone: 1-800-445-8106

Web site: www.caregiver.org

Caregiver Action Network

Information, education, and support for caregivers Phone: 1-202-772-5050

Web site: caregiveraction.org

RESOURCE HELP FOR THE ELDERLY

Department of Aging in your State 

Alzheimers Association  website:  alz.org

National Alliance for Caregiving      website:  caregiving.org

Administration for Community Living     website:   all.gov

I hope this is encouraging.     good tips