Caring for the Whole Caregiver.
At Big Bend Hospice, we focus on mind, body, emotional and spiritual support to help our caregivers live their best lives.
Emotional & Mental Wellness
Family Caregiver Alliance- Emotional Wellness and Stress
Stress – Family Caregiver Alliance
Meditation
The Mindfulness and Grief Institute provides helpful information on using meditation including meditation information and guides. While these resources are provided in the context of grief and loss, they may be helpful for a variety of coping needs. Also provided here are several free meditation guide recordings. Mindfulness and Grief Institute – Meditation For Grief & Loss
Caregiver Intensity Self-Assessment
The Caregiver Intensity Index was created by the ARCHANGELS to reflect an individual caregiver’s experience. This short online “quiz” or self-assessment allows caregivers to understand the intensity of their own caregiving role. The intensity is reflected by the colors Red, Yellow, and Green. Take the quiz here
Using Your Own Music for Wellness
By listening to recorded music with intention, you can help meet some of your own wellness needs. Music for Wellness
Physical Wellness
Family Caregiver Alliance- General resources for Self-Care General Self Care – Family Caregiver Alliance
National Institute on Aging (NIA) resources on diet and exercise Healthy eating, nutrition, and diet | National Institute on Aging (nih.gov)
Family Caregiver Alliance- resources on physical health and self-care Health – Family Caregiver Alliance
Better Sleep Guide – Being rested is key to ensuring the personal wellness, long-term health, and resilience of caregivers. Learn more on our helpful sleep guide. Better Sleep for Caregivers
Spiritual Wellness
Caregiver Support Services
The Caregiver Support Services agency provides guidance on self-assessment and care for one’s spirituality as a caregiver. Four Tips to Enhance Your Spiritual Wellness as a Caregiver – Caregiver Support Services
Caring for the Whole Caregiver.
At Big Bend Hospice, we focus on mind, body, emotional and spiritual support to help our caregivers live their best lives.
Emotional & Mental Wellness
Family Caregiver Alliance- Emotional Wellness and Stress
Stress – Family Caregiver Alliance
Meditation
The Mindfulness and Grief Institute provides helpful information on using meditation including meditation information and guides. While these resources are provided in the context of grief and loss, they may be helpful for a variety of coping needs. Also provided here are several free meditation guide recordings. Mindfulness and Grief Institute – Meditation For Grief & Loss
Caregiver Intensity Self-Assessment
The Caregiver Intensity Index was created by the ARCHANGELS to reflect an individual caregiver’s experience. This short online “quiz” or self-assessment allows caregivers to understand the intensity of their own caregiving role. The intensity is reflected by the colors Red, Yellow, and Green. Take the quiz here
Using Your Own Music for Wellness
By listening to recorded music with intention, you can help meet some of your own wellness needs. Music for Wellness
Physical Wellness
Family Caregiver Alliance- General resources for Self-Care General Self Care – Family Caregiver Alliance
National Institute on Aging (NIA) resources on diet and exercise Healthy eating, nutrition, and diet | National Institute on Aging (nih.gov)
Family Caregiver Alliance- resources on physical health and self-care Health – Family Caregiver Alliance
Better Sleep Guide – Being rested is key to ensuring the personal wellness, long-term health, and resilience of caregivers. Learn more on our helpful sleep guide. Better Sleep for Caregivers
Spiritual Wellness
Caregiver Support Services
The Caregiver Support Services agency provides guidance on self-assessment and care for one’s spirituality as a caregiver. Four Tips to Enhance Your Spiritual Wellness as a Caregiver – Caregiver Support Services