Yogi Caregiver
#TheYogiCaregiver helps those caring for others find ways to achieve balance and care for themselves as well. Led by Gael Chiarella Alba.
I am Gael Chiarella Alba, founder of the Yokibics Institute for Personal Development, and I am a Caregiver Strategist. I am also one of the millions of unpaid family caregivers recognizing significance in the role we are given and shaping our identity. Whether we agree to assume a family caregiving role, or have it thrust on us unexpectedly, research shows that within the next 10 years, 90% of all
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01/05/2020
"When you realize how perfect (or at least better than it could be) everything is, you will tilt your head back and laugh at the sky."
Gautama Buddha
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25/04/2020
Weigh in!!
This may be hard to manage, but care for others should not stop the life you foresee for yourself. These are not mutually exclusive, but you must plan, be patient, and make compromises.
Do not give up areas of your life entirely, since this can cause resentment and martyrdom.
Can you relate?
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Redefining our status as well as our selfcare.
every Friday at Yokibics - tackling some of the more difficult questions in this one.
#2. What do we do now? How to follow your insight. Love, Gael (To be continued. Join us at Yokibics M and F at 10am)
Hello caregiving friends. I am doing weekly videos on my Yokibics page highlighting the caregiving journey from a mind-body-spirit perspective. You can join me on Friday mornings at 10est. Love your input. This is installment #1 from last week. Picking up again today. Blessings to all.
Hello All! I’m sharing this from my home page over at Yokibics, and addressing our emotions. Perhaps there is something here for you as we all settle in to our new experience. I know this is a particularly challanging time for family caregivers. Sending big hugs to all of you.
Gael Chiarella Alba 🌺
Hello friends. I'm offering a mind, body, spirit selfCare gathering over at my Yokibics page on the next few Mondays with 20 minutes or so to reflect and perhaps get some good agreement going on a few simple steps we can all engage. Come join me!
13/03/2020
No matter where you are, take a breath on this. 🍃
07/03/2020
Weigh in! How do you balance the here and now with your dreams and vision for what’s next?
How do your hopes for the future inform your choices today as a caregiver?
Sometimes, it can feel like our lives our put on hold due to . Other times, it simply becomes an added responsibility.
Where do you stand? Do you feel stuck? Or are you still on the path toward your hopes & dreams?
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29/02/2020
Caregiving is not for the faint of heart.
Fruits of Care: A Users Guide to Family Caregiving can help you make sense of your caregiving experience in today's world, no matter where you are in your journey.
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28/02/2020
Do tell - how are past experiences with caregiving informing your choices as a caregiver today?
When we grow up seeing our parents and family members caring for our elders, it can feel natural to step into the role of caregiver to a loved one. For others of us, not so much.
What moments from your vault inform your choice to provide care (or not)?
Share with me in the comments 🙏
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21/02/2020
What family memories from the past inform your understanding of caregiving?
For me, one of my earliest memories of care was watching my grandma care for my grandpa.
Share with me in the comments 🙏
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05/02/2020
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Stop Saying "I'm Sorry for Your Loss" Grief attacks everyone, but there are better ways to address it when it happens.
24/01/2020
Some information on a complicated subject.
5 Common Misconceptions About Medicaid - Daughterhood Medicaid is the safety net for when everything falls apart. If you're eligible, it can cover long-term care like nursing home care or in-home care.
23/01/2020
We never know who will touch us 💐
Dementia patient and her carer sing Sinatra classic and hit number 7 on the charts | HelloCare When 31-year-old carer Jamie Lee Morley first heard aged care resident Margaret Mackie sing, he automatically assumed that the beautiful voice he heard was coming from a nearby radio. While it is certainly not uncommon for aged care staff and residents to develop strong bonds, nobody at the Northcar...
21/01/2020
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Caregiving in your 40s: Hoda and Jenna have candid talk about challenges After actress Valerie Bertinelli shared her desire to start a wellness journey in 2020, women took to social media to share their own stories. To continue the discussion, “Why We Can’t Sleep” author Ada Calhoun and AARP’s national family and caregiving expert, Amy Goyer, join TODAY to talk a...
03/01/2020
14/12/2019
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Study Shows The More You Hang Out With Your Mom, The Longer She'll Live Make sure you call grandma over for dinner tonight.
12/12/2019
Half of Americans now die at home with hospice care - STAT More Americans are now dying at home with hospice care from natural causes than are dying in hospitals and nursing facilities. They need more support.
10/12/2019
hearts on both sides open doing this ... 💕
30/11/2019
Some kid wisdom here... 💕
Doctor Ask Terminally Ill Kids What Really Matters In Life - Here Are Their Answers Dr. Alastair McAlpine spends every day caring for children with life-threatening and life-limiting illnesses, working for the non-profit organization PaedsPal.
23/11/2019
Resources for you. Happy to have SelfCare Oasis included. Take good care 🌺
Resource Directory | CareGiving.com Our Resource Directory helps you find what you need as you care for a family member with a chronic illness or disability.
22/11/2019
88-year-old hopes to battle loneliness with 'chat benches' Kenneth Lee, 88, says that he has been lonely and depressed before and wants to help others by talking to them
Comment has job opp in Kansas area. Love the concept of Sidekicks!
06/11/2019
This is it! Conference + Book + speaking out = loving attention to growing support for the family caregiving community. Love this 💕
Fruits of Care Now Available – gael.info Fruits of Care Now Available September 12, 2019 By Gael Chiarella Alba I’ve co-authored a book on Family Caregiving! A wild ride for sure, and one I didn’t realize I was on until I did. My writing on the subject began while enrolled in a memoir class just a few years ago. Though able to choose a...
01/11/2019
More reasons to be in Chicago! Virtual seats are available! Be there and care 😍
Fourth Annual National Caregiving Conference Join us to connect with others who understand what it's like to care for a family member.
27/10/2019
MASH’s Mike Farrell talks about his real life role as a caregiver Actor Mike Farrell made an appearance in Fort Wayne Friday at the annual meeting for Aging And In-Home Services of Northeast Indiana.