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After being a massage therapist for almost 17 years, this is one question that I can answer with confidence. :-) You can get a regular massage from a chain (monthly appts), an independent therapist who has a private office (quieter, less rush, usually more serene), or for those on a tight budget, find a local massage school and use their heavily discounted services. Btw, sometimes hospice will have massage therapist volunteers who can come in and provide a massage for your loved one as well. Beyond this, you can: get a full spa pedicure (hot towel wrap, mud mask, and extra massage), get your hair redone (new cut or color can do wonders to lift moods) (call a hair school if you are on a tight budget), find a local yoga class for beginners offering a special price ($5 per class or a free class), take in a matinee movie all alone, go to your favorite restaurant (or a new one!) and sit in the quietest spot possible, take a long drive and sing your heart out, find a local park where you can feed the ducks or walk a trail (mild exercise is excellent for depression), spend 10 minutes lying quietly right before bed with your eyes closed and palms over your eyes while taking slow breaths. I will say that if your stress is really bad that you will need to do a stress relieving activity every day or twice a day for at least a week to make a big change. Sit down with a piece of paper and create yourself a rest and relax "schedule" for a week with your choice of activities every day. Keep it simple and doable. Slip away for a few minutes after work, before going home, to decompress. If you're always at home, try to get out instead. Keep it simple and doable. Love yourself and refill your own cup. If guilt is an issue, then just keep it private. This time really is just for you - and that is completely OK. Being refreshed will make you a much better caregiver.
Soak 20-30 minutes in warm tub, with two cups of table salt & few drops of Lavender essential oil dissolved in the water. It's calming, time alone, and the salt removes negative energy. Best to rinse salt water off of you before getting out to prevent dry skin.
Epsom salt can be used however, it is actually NOT salt. It is magnesium which does not remove negative energy. It does help with aches though.
Wow, I needed to hear that. I have isolated myself from just about everything as I am either too tired or too depressed to do anything but work and go home and deal with whatever weirdness my Dad has gotten into. He is 90 with mild/moderate Alzheimer's.
The best way I can think of is to have a life outside of the whole care taking thing. Don't lose touch with friends, stay in touch and get out once in awhile. Start exercising, whether that would be joining a place like Curves or a regular gym. Or they say walking is still the best exercise. That, and I'd suggest getting an IPOD or an MP3 player, load it up with your favorite music, plug in and tune out. Basically don't become a recluse during this time, it's too depressing.
By proceeding, I agree that I understand the following disclosures:
I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
IV. No Obligation or Commitment.
You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
V. Complaints.
Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
VI. No Waiver of Your Rights.
APFM does not (and may not) require or even ask consumers seeking senior housing or care services in Washington State to sign waivers of liability for losses of personal property or injury or to sign waivers of any rights established under law.
I agree that:
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I authorize A Place For Mom ("APFM") to collect certain personal and contact detail information, as well as relevant health care information about me or from me about the senior family member or relative I am assisting ("Senior Living Care Information").
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APFM may provide information to me electronically. My electronic signature on agreements and documents has the same effect as if I signed them in ink.
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APFM may send all communications to me electronically via e-mail or by access to an APFM web site.
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If I want a paper copy, I can print a copy of the Disclosures or download the Disclosures for my records.
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This E-Sign Acknowledgement and Authorization applies to these Disclosures and all future Disclosures related to APFM's services, unless I revoke my authorization. You may revoke this authorization in writing at any time (except where we have already disclosed information before receiving your revocation.) This authorization will expire after one year.
F.
You consent to APFM's reaching out to you using a phone system than can auto-dial numbers (we miss rotary phones, too!), but this consent is not required to use our service.
You can get a regular massage from a chain (monthly appts), an independent therapist who has a private office (quieter, less rush, usually more serene), or for those on a tight budget, find a local massage school and use their heavily discounted services. Btw, sometimes hospice will have massage therapist volunteers who can come in and provide a massage for your loved one as well.
Beyond this, you can: get a full spa pedicure (hot towel wrap, mud mask, and extra massage), get your hair redone (new cut or color can do wonders to lift moods) (call a hair school if you are on a tight budget), find a local yoga class for beginners offering a special price ($5 per class or a free class), take in a matinee movie all alone, go to your favorite restaurant (or a new one!) and sit in the quietest spot possible, take a long drive and sing your heart out, find a local park where you can feed the ducks or walk a trail (mild exercise is excellent for depression), spend 10 minutes lying quietly right before bed with your eyes closed and palms over your eyes while taking slow breaths. I will say that if your stress is really bad that you will need to do a stress relieving activity every day or twice a day for at least a week to make a big change. Sit down with a piece of paper and create yourself a rest and relax "schedule" for a week with your choice of activities every day. Keep it simple and doable. Slip away for a few minutes after work, before going home, to decompress. If you're always at home, try to get out instead. Keep it simple and doable. Love yourself and refill your own cup. If guilt is an issue, then just keep it private. This time really is just for you - and that is completely OK. Being refreshed will make you a much better caregiver.
Epsom salt can be used however, it is actually NOT salt. It is magnesium which does not remove negative energy. It does help with aches though.