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Happy Valentines Day. Other things may change us, but we start and end with the family. Things don't always turn out the way you planned, or the way you think they should. There are things that go wrong and wouldn't always get fixed, or put back together the way they were. I've learned that you can get through bad times and keep looking for better ones, as long as you have people who love you. ... At Reality Leap we care. Contact us for support or advice: www.realityleap.ca #change #assessment #health #healthymind #alzheimers #family #caregiver #caregivers #seniors #askforhelp #sandwichgeneration #men #tenderlovingcare #dementia #caregiving #family #love #caringforseniors #support #chronicillness #compassion #helpinghands #realityleap #helpingothers #women #atrealityleapwecare #reality_leap

A NON-TRADITIONAL CAREGIVER: Fathers/husbands , who are dealing not only with caring for the sick spouse, but also with raising children and working full time and maintaining the home and so on " While I find that I'm physically (mostly) able to handle things, I recognize that emotionally I'm not at all prepared for my new role."... ~ Non-Traditional Caregiver At Reality Leap we care. Contact us for support or advice: www.realityleap.ca #change #assessment #health #healthymind #alzheimers #men #caregivers #seniors #supportlocal #askforhelp #sandwichgeneration #women #tenderlovingcare #dementia #caregiving #family #support #caringforseniors #compassion #helpinghands #takegoodcare #chronicillness #alzeheimersawareness #realityleap #helpingothers #atrealityleapwecare #family #tipsforcaregivers #reality_leap www.realityleap.ca

"I challenge you to listen and hold space for your loved ones when they are struggling. They chose you to be vulnerable with and you would be giving such a wonderful gift just sitting with them and holding their discomfort with them for a few minutes." Shake off the impulse to *fix.* The person in front of you is capable of moving forward and problem solving. You are part of that, but as a supportive rule. Be there for people. Support them. Don't fix them. ... ~ Kaliee Place. M.Ed, LPC ( @shiftingtidestherapy ) #bellletstalk #letslisten #letstalkletslisten #talk #listen #mentalhealth #Supportive #discomfort #anxiety #pain #struggling #positivity #healing #bekind #mindfulness #takeaminute #cancer #lifelessons #prayers #inspiration #comforting #therapyworks #pandemic #chronicpain #onedayatatime #sandwichgeneration #faith #caringforthisewhicareforothers #reality_leap

Those in the sandwich generation typically in their 40s and 50s take on the most responsibility for caregiving, as they’re often responsible for looking after aging parents as well as their own children, Those numbers are growing, as 42 per cent of Canadian parents with children under 15 are between the ages of 40 and 59. Nearly half of those polled said they’re making big sacrifices to be able to do so while keeping up with their own responsibilities.... Canadians in their 40s and 50s appear to shoulder the greatest responsibility of caregiving, largely for a parent or in-law. Nearly three-in-ten (28%) currently act as caregivers, and a further four-in-ten say they anticipate becoming one in the future. Moreover, their caregiving obligations are often twofold, as about 42 per cent of Canadian parents with children under 15 are between the ages of 40 and 59. Sources: Statistics Canada's 2016 census figures Angus Reid Institute (ARI) At Reality Leap we support local families as they transition into a in-home, and safe space for an elderly parent or loved one that is aging. For more information or to book a free consultation go to www.realityleap.ca #Seniors #Healthcare #Selfcare #Community #Diversity #AgeInclusive #Letstalk #Support #SupporServices #CareProvidersNetwork #CareProviders #Caregivers #children #COVID19 #caringforthisewhicareforothers #sandwichgeneration #reality_leap

Striving to support local families as they transition into a home and safe space for an elderly parent or loved one that is aging. For more information or to book a free consultation go to: www.realityleap.ca . . . Follow us @reality_leap ... #Seniors #Healthcare #Selfcare #Community #Diversity #AgeInclusive #Letstalk #Support #SupporServices #CareProvidersNetwork #CareProviders #caringforthisewhicareforothers #CareProvidersNetwork #family #sandwichgeneration #inspiration #inhomecare #networking #supportgroup #reality_leap

If you are married to or a partner of someone who is ill or with a chronic illness and /or a long-term disability, then your are a spousal caregiver. About 13% of caregivers reported that they provided care to their spouse or partner. These caregivers were more likely to be older than those who cared for a parent or parent-in-law, and spent about 14 hours a week on caregiving activities. There is often no way to compare one's own caregiving with someone else's as each o...wns spousal caregiver situation is unique. Source: 2018 Statistics Canada (Caregivers in Canada). At Reality Leap we care. Contact us for support or advice: www.realityleap.ca #change #assessment #health #healthymind #alzheimers #men #caregivers #seniors #supportlocal #askforhelp #sandwichgeneration #women #tenderlovingcare #dementia #caregiving #family #support #caringforseniors #compassion #helpinghands #takegoodcare #chronicillness #alzeheimersawareness #realityleap #helpingothers #atrealityleapwecare #family #tipsforcaregivers #reality_leap www.realityleap.ca