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Linda Abbit, founder of Tender Loving Eldercare and a veteran of the caregiving industry, shares her advice on taking care of an older parent or loved one and how to handle everything that goes along with this dramatic life change.Being a caregiver can be a difficult role. It requires patience, tenderness, selflessness, and hard work. Providing care for someone, whether its a parent, a loved one, or as a professional requires a high level of self-love and self-care. But while it may be a rewarding experience to care for a loved one, the emotional and physical stress of caregiving can lead to burnout and exhaustion - causing caregivers to put themselves and their own well-being in the background. How can you fulfill your role as a caregiver without losing yourself? Conscious Caregiver teaches you how to navigate caring for your loved one, whether its full-time in-house caregiving or hiring support from outside services. With information on how to talk to your loved ones about the situation, handle the emotional stress, stay financially secure, and take the time to care for yourself, this guide can help you care for your loved one and yourself at the same time.
About the Author
Linda Abbit is a baby boomer and family caregiver with more than twenty years of hands-on experience. She is founder of Tender Loving Eldercare, an online community for family caregivers.
She holds a Master's degree in education, worked in the eldercare industry, and continues to be an advocate for older adults, especially those with dementia and Alzheimer's disease. In 2009 she received Caregiving.com's Caregiver of the Year Award. She is a contributing writer at SeniorPlanet.org, and is also a speaker and consultant about eldercare issues for families and corporations.
Join her online community on their Facebook page, Tender Loving Eldercare, or follow her on Twitter at @LindaAbbit.
When not at her keyboard writing, she likes to swing dance, hike, play mah jongg, read, watch sports or movies, and attend all types of artistic performances. #CreativityRocks
