Our Physical Pillar of Care

What are your priorities when planning for your future care?

In this episode of Your Future Self, we introduce you to our Physical Pillar of Care.

The Physical Pillar is often most prominent because it is usually a physical ailment of a loved one that results in you becoming a caregiver.

Unfortunately, the focus on addressing the physical needs of your loved ones causes you to ignore your own physical needs, limiting your ability to manage your stress and provide optimal care.

Self-care is easier said than done. However, self-care is not selfish. It's a priority, and our goal is to help you plan for your future care by allowing you to make self-care a priority in your life.

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SHOW NOTES:

Summary

In this episode of Your Future Self, hosts Monica Stanchula and Christopher McClellan discuss the importance of self-care and how it is in our control to age successfully. They emphasize the need for caregivers to prioritize their own well-being and not lose themselves in the caregiving journey. The hosts also introduce the concept of the four pillars of care, with a focus on the physical pillar. They discuss the PARQ questionnaire as a tool to assess readiness for exercise and the importance of sleep for caregivers. Additionally, they introduced the Credit for Caring program, which offers discounted products for caregivers.

Takeaways

Self-care is essential for caregivers to maintain their own well-being.

Building healthy habits, such as setting daily intentions and practicing gratitude, can contribute to self-care.

The PARQ questionnaire is a useful tool to assess readiness for exercise.

Sleep is crucial for caregivers and should be prioritized.

The Credit for Caring program offers discounted products to support caregivers.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction

03:15 The Importance of Self-Care

08:07 Building Healthy Habits

12:50 The PARQ Questionnaire

19:03 The Impact of Caregiving on Sleep

23:54 Credit for Caring

26:28 Favorite Tip for Physical Self-Care

27:53 Closing Remarks