Love Doesn't Pay The Bills
Microdoses of Self Care for Family Caregivers: With Guest Dr. Merle Griff
Published: 13 February 2025 at 12:10 Europe/London
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Episode notes
Dr. Merle Griff is the author of the author of "Solace in the Storm: Caring for Loved Ones of Every Generation" as well as the owner of SarahCare Senior Solutions. She has lived experience caring for two family members: her mother and her husband. Lisa talks with Dr. Griff about ways to maintain healthy communication in relationships as family caregivers, particularly listening to the care recipient deeply. She also suggests micro doses of self care for exceptionally high acuity family caregivers. One such micro dose of self care might surprise you! (hint: Wives sometimes point out that many husbands do this to avoid domestic labor). Family caregivers will appreciate Dr. Merle's no nonsense approach to understanding and valuing our work.
Dr Griff's book can be found here: https://www.amazon.com/Solace-Storm-Caring-Loved-Generation/dp/B0C2TYQ2PK/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2YP4LMWT0EILB&keywords=solace+in+the+storm&qid=1685028259&sprefix=solace+in+the+storm,aps,96&sr=8-2
More information about SarahCare Senior Solutions can be found here: https://sarahcare.com/
The free task app and philosophy Lisa mentioned which make it easier to unhook mentally from all the planning of the stuff is Todoist and "Getting Things Done". Dr Griff's suggestion of a list for help wanted can also be easily maintained on this app with labels. https://www.todoist.com/productivity-methods/getting-things-done
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