Redefining Caregiving

If you take the chance in the beginning, before you start caregiving, and ask a series of questions you'll be ahead of the game. In this podcast, I give a few examples of what to ask, but I also share more in my book. 

Knowing what to expect before you are in the middle of care gives you a huge advantage. Think of it like starting a new job and understand what you are entering into.  Starting care for someone you love isn't something we usually get excited about, but by focusing on why we want, we can be excited about our influence on someone else. 

Being at the end of caring for someone is an honor, because you helps them transition, and you might be someone who makes them feel seen and heard before they leave. Many need to have this before leaving the world. 

You are doing a very important service in the world! Don't underestimate your contribution to another living soul as the pass over.

Thanks for listening and sharing! 

Always remember to include yourself in the care you give!

Be kind to yourself!

Samantha,

www.samdamm.com

This episode hits home, because it's about narcissism, and I've live most of my life in close relationship with people who have this mental disorder. 

Most likely we all know someone who is a narcisst, but when it's someone you are caregiving for, it makes life extremely difficult. Caregiving can already bring feelings of isolation and depression, but if you are spending time with a narcisst regularly, it exasperates these feelings.  

I share about my relationship with two narcisst in my life, my father and my ex-husband. I do this to help any of you listening who may be unaware of the way narcisst treat people, and help you determine if you are in a relationship with one. 

Sometimes it's impossible to leave a relationship, so what can you do? I hope my story brings you some clarity, as you possibly relate to what I experienced.  Through studying, I've learned how to avoid heartache, in a relationship with a narcisst. 

Listen to the podcast and learn what you can do, as a caregiver to a narcisst. 

Here's a helpful article to help you more. https://www.agingcare.com/articles/caring-for-narcissistic-parents-150302.htm 

Visit me at www.samdamm.com to find more resources and help related to caregiving. 

Remember, to include yourself in the care you give, even if the narcisst tried to pull you toward only existing to serve them. 

Always Caring, Samantha Damm

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There are several things that could cause sudden onset of memory decline and personality changes in individuals. In today's message, I share these main causes.  When the onset of memory decline or behavior changes occurs, it feels baffling and frustrating if you don't why. It's not something you want to ignore or postpone getting help. It could be a serious problem or caused by something like a vitamin deficiency. There are some other surprising things that could cause a person to experience a decline in memory or behavior challenges.  The list I share could save your family a lot of time, money, and heartache. Sometimes it takes a little investigation and open-mindedness to discover why something is happening. It's not always obvious or common knowledge and our bodies are complex.  I suggest you take notes today.  I'm not a physician and if you have concerns about your health, or memory problems be sure and see a doctor discover what is causing it.  Be sure and take notes from this show to your doctor's appointment or listen to it again to refresh your memory. Better yet, FOLLOW my podcast to get easy access and keep up with my weekly, Wednesday podcast.  Informed caregivers and parents have less stress and are more effective in care. You are doing something good for yourself by listening to anything that empowers you. Remember to include yourself in the care you give.  I'm grateful you listened today! Please message me with any suggestions for future podcasts or questions.  Share if you care. Thanks for listening.  Visit my webpage for Redefining Caregiving at www.samdamm.com   Check out my Facebook Page to stay in touch!  

This week I talk about how to increase your "happy hormones." 

This is my favorite podcast so far because it's about what has changed my life the most. Don't be at the mercy of chaotic hormone imbalance. 

Sometimes, as caregivers, we feel like we have little control over many things in our lives. One thing we can manipulate for the better relates to our quality of life and joy. We can build better habits, make adjustments to how we do things, and learn new ways to think. It's possible to become healthier, be more productive and enjoy life, as a caregiver, but it takes effort. 

Anything worthwhile takes initiative and commitment. You are worth it! 

One huge factor in how we feel depends on our hormone state, within our bodies. I learned how to help my body produce more happy hormones in less time. 

These tips are like sticks of dynamite for blowing away depression and negative thinking. 

We overlook our hormones as they keep us alive. No wonder so many suffers from depression and anxiety.

There are 4 key players in the realm of hormone production, although we have roughly 50 of these dutiful messengers running throughout our bodies. The common ones, you might know, are dopamine, Serotonin, Epinephrine, and Oxytocin. 

Having habits that produce hormones, in balance, has huge benefits because they control our mind and body. We control what we eat, how we engage with people and animals, and how we move our bodies, and we can control our mood as well. 

There is a ton of science revealing the roles hormones play for mental and physical health. Get to know your "body chemical messengers," because they have plenty to tell. Hormones RUN the world, so get to know them! 

Visit www.ikonet.com/en/visualdictionary/static/us/hormones Start teaching your children about them, so they can live happier lives and have better relationships. 

Be kind to yourself and remember to include yourself in the care you give. 

Thanks for listening today and please share with anyone you feel it might help. 

Kindly Caring, Sam

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