{"id":1314388,"date":"2019-09-08T12:06:46","date_gmt":"2019-09-08T18:06:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.postindependent.com\/?p=987298"},"modified":"2019-09-08T12:06:46","modified_gmt":"2019-09-08T18:06:46","slug":"longevity-series-continues-tuesday-with-nationally-recognized-speaker-on-conscious-caregiving","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alwaysmountaintime.com\/kske\/local-news\/longevity-series-continues-tuesday-with-nationally-recognized-speaker-on-conscious-caregiving\/","title":{"rendered":"Longevity series continues Tuesday with nationally recognized speaker on \u2018Conscious Caregiving\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Nadine Roberts Cornish<\/strong>
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Caring for a loved one through serious illness or at the end of life is something most people will experience at some point in their own life.<\/p>\n

But an important, and sometimes overlooked aspect of that life journey is to ensure care for the caregiver, says Nadine Roberts Cornish, noted author and founder of The Caregivers\u2019 Guardian.<\/p>\n

Roberts Cornish is the scheduled speaker in the fourth Longevity Project micro-session hosted by the Glenwood Springs Post Independent. The free event takes place at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday in the second-floor classroom at the Glenwood Springs Library, 815 Cooper Ave.<\/p>\n

A family caregiver can often feel alone and ill-equipped in their task, which can lead to a host of mental wellness concerns that are just as important to tend to as the needs of the person being cared for, Roberts Cornish said.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhat\u2019s really interesting is that, oftentimes, it\u2019s the weakest link in the family chain who is selected to serve as the primary caregiver,\u201d she observes.<\/p>\n

Just because a member of the family isn\u2019t working full time, or doesn\u2019t have other family obligations, or happens to live closer to the loved one who needs care, doesn\u2019t mean that person is the best fit for the job, she said.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhat we often see is that the person who gets chosen has deficits of their own, which sets up a real disadvantage for that caregiver who may not have the skill set or the training to be an effective caregiver,\u201d Roberts Cornish said.<\/p>\n

Beyond those functional tools, Cornish offers a five-step plan for that person to be mentally prepared, as well.<\/p>\n

In addition to founding The Caregivers\u2019 Guardian, Roberts Cornish is a certified senior advisor and author of Tears In My Gumbo, The Caregiver\u2019s Recipe for Resilience.<\/p>\n

Through her presentation, \u201cFinding Joy in the Caregiving Journey,\u201d she introduces the 5 Steps of Conscious Caregiving, which she developed to help people understand and avoid the pitfalls they may encounter as a caregiver. <\/p>\n

The steps are designed to help the caregiver overcome the challenges of loneliness, depression and anxiety.<\/p>\n

\u201cYou\u2019ll understand that, while caring for a loved one is important, the greatest care that you\u2019ll ever give is the gift of self-care,\u201d Roberts Cornish said. <\/p>\n

The five steps are: <\/p>\n

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  1. Helplessness \u2014 \u201cThat feeling and sense of, \u2018oh my God, I\u2019m not sure what to do.’\u201d<\/li>\n
  2. Recognition \u2014 \u201cThat you don\u2019t know what you don\u2019t know \u2026 just being overwhelmed with an overload of information about what needs to be done, but that you just need to get it done.\u201d<\/li>\n
  3. Process \u2014 \u201cFiguring it out, and recognizing that self-care has to happen, because if you\u2019re not taking care of yourself, then you\u2019re no good to anyone.\u201d<\/li>\n
  4. Acceptance \u2014 \u201cThat you\u2019re really not in control, but you have this responsibility of caring for a loved one even if you can\u2019t control their circumstances.\u201d<\/li>\n
  5. Surrender \u2014 \u201cLetting go, and letting God \u2026 and understanding that what\u2019s happening is higher than yourself.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    \u201cWe will also talk about how to avoid isolation, and taking the steps to not do this journey alone,\u201d Roberts Cornish said.<\/p>\n

    Roberts Cornish also works with Renew Senior Communities, including Renew Roaring Fork in Glenwood Springs, providing education and training on caregiving and providing resources locally.<\/p>\n

    Renew Roaring Fork is the sponsor of Tuesday\u2019s Longevity event. Doors open at 5:15 p.m. and the event runs until 7 p.m. Light refreshments will be served.<\/p>\n

    via:: Post Independent<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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