Caregivers Finding A Foothold

The year 2022 has been about change and growth for me and many of you. Thank you for daring to believe then taking the courage to take the first steps.
That has been the case here in the Finding A Foothold Community. Thank you to the many who have joined this community, making the decision to no longer isolate, to connect to others, and begin to experience hope.
My desire has been to reach those who have wrongly accepted a definition that depicts caregiving as laying aside your entire life, disconnecting from your needs and desires and solely giving your all to your loved one.
My desire has been to equip caregivers with tools for change, helping them to develop a way of caring that honors their desire to support their loved one who needs their help while also honoring the needs they have in their life as well.
Growth in 2023 at Finding A Foothold has been the expansion of our presence onto additional social media platforms and the launch of a 6-Week group coaching program "UN-Losing You In Caregiving ".
Listen in to learn about additional growth in this community for 2023 and how you can be a part of it.
Thank you for being a caregiver.
Consuela Marshall,
Occupational Therapist,
Caregiver Coach
Certified Aging in Place Specialist
Certified Fall Prevention Specialist
If you have a question, visit our website, leave your caregiving question. Get tips to help make your days easier and safer.
If you are a caregiver and need help devising a customized caregiving plan that will help make your caregiving role easier, Finding A Foothold can help, Schedule a free consult to learn about our group coaching program.
Reach out for help and support.
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Disclaimer: The podcast and blog are intended to provide basic information so that you can become a more informed caregiver. The information presented is intended for educational and informational purposes only and is not meant to serve as medical advice or replace consultation with any health care providers you regularly engage with. Transmission or receipt of any of this information is not intended to, and does not, create a therapist-patient relationship. This information is not provided in the course of a therapist-patient relationship and is not intended to constitute medical advice or to substitute for obtaining medical advice from a physician or therapist licensed in the state where your family may reside. We encourage everyone to consult with your physician or therapist to see if they are appropriate and safe for you.

Being in the hospital for several days would result in most of us wanting to go home. We would be ready to sleep in our own beds and eat food that we enjoy. And this is also often the case with many elderly patients who are being discharged from the hospital, they are ready to go home!
I know this all too well, because after one of my mother's hospitalizations, she was insisting on skipping an inpatient rehab stay and going back home. But there are several factors which had to be taken into account when making that decision.
Today's question will address that scenario.
A caller left a message on the call-in line, explaining that mom is very upset, she does not want to go to inpatient rehab.
Question: Mom is discharging from the hospital. She is very weak. Transfer to a Rehab Unit for therapy is recommended but mom is insisting on going home. How do I determine what is the best decision?
Listen in, let's discuss some options.
Consuela Marshall,
Occupational Therapist,
Caregiver Coach
Certified Aging in Place Specialist
If you have a question, visit our website, leave your caregiving question. Get tips to help make your days easier and safer.
If you are a caregiver and need help devising a customized caregiving plan that will help make your caregiving role easier, Finding A Foothold can help, schedule a free consult.
Reach out for help and support.
Visit FindingAFoothold.com to see how.
Like us on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/FindingAFoothold/

Follow us on Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/findingafoothold/
Follow us on LinkedIn. https://www.linkedin.com/in/consuela-marshall-otr-l-caps-3a136a1b9/
Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@findingafoothold?_t=8VzSFPvAsxi&_r=1
Disclaimer: The podcast and blog are intended to provide basic information so that you can become a more informed caregiver. The information presented is intended for educational and informational purposes only and is not meant to serve as medical advice or replace consultation with any health care providers you regularly engage with. Transmission or receipt of any of this information is not intended to, and does not, create a therapist-patient relationship. This information is not provided in the course of a therapist-patient relationship and is not intended to constitute medical advice or to substitute for obtaining medical advice from a physician or therapist licensed in the state where your family may reside. We encourage everyone to consult with your physician or therapist to see if they are appropriate and safe for you.

Caregivers are often overwhelmed with concerns and uncertainty about their loved one when they are in the hospital, it is an emotional time and it takes everyone out of their normal routine. When they have had a surgery, it even makes things more stressful.

Discharge day is usually full of unknowns as hospital staff perform last minute lab work, and several different medical professional are providing information on various areas of your loved one’s care. There is information given about diet, medications and followup doctor visits.

Often in all the paperwork given are instructions related to surgery. Instructions are provided on specific do’s and don’ts related to surgeries. Many papers are issued and are placed in bags with leftover medical supplies and often caregivers don’t read those instructions immediately.
This podcast episode provides insight on benefits of knowing what to expect and ways to avoid injury.

If you are a caregiver and need help devising a customized caregiving plan that will help make your caregiving role easier, Finding A Foothold can help, schedule a free consult.
Reach out for help and support.
Visit FindingAFoothold.com to see how.
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In this episode, we delve into empowering caregivers to create opportunities for experiencing a happier 2024 by focusing on mindset shifts and strategic planning. We explore the importance of cultivating a positive outlook, building a supportive network, and establishing a caregiving team. We also emphasize the significance of pursuing opportunities for time away, encouraging caregivers to become more proactive in ensuring their ability to participate in activities outside of caregiving.
Discover practical tips for effective communication, asking for help, and integrating others into the caregiving routine. We also emphasize the significance of advanced planning, being creative and maximizing opportunities to create a year filled with quality time and fun moments outside of their caregiving roles.
Share this episode with your friends and family to spread awareness, and here's to a Happier New Year in 2024!

If you are a caregiver and have a question that you would like to have addressed on the Caregivers's Finding A Foothold Podcast , you can do so by also dialing (225)-443-9447.
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Consuela Marshall,
Occupational Therapist,
Caregiver Coach
Certified Aging in Place Specialist
Certified Fall Prevention Specialist
Like us on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/FindingAFoothold/

Follow us on Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/findingafoothold/
Follow us on LinkedIn. https://www.linkedin.com/in/consuela-marshall-ot-caps-cdp-3a136a1b9/
Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@findingafoothold?_t=8VzSFPvAsxi&_r=1
Follow us on Pinterest. https://www.pinterest.com/CaregiversFindingAFoothold/
Disclaimer: The podcast and blog are intended to provide basic information so that you can become a more informed caregiver. The information presented is intended for educational and informational purposes only and is not meant to serve as medical advice or replace consultation with any health care providers you regularly engage with. Transmission or receipt of any of this information is not intended to, and does not, create a therapist-patient relationship. This information is not provided in the course of a therapist-patient relationship and is not intended to constitute medical advice or to substitute for obtaining medical advice from a physician or therapist licensed in the state where your family may reside

In our calendar year, there are seasons. The climate changes as we go through the year and we must navigate through those seasons, making adjustments to accommodate for the newness of events and challenges which come. The same is true for caregiving.
There are times when you settle into a routine as you make accommodations for your aging parents' needs. But there are also those times when it feels like everything around you is falling apart --things look gray and damp and you experience intense exhaustion, stress, and emotional strain. This can equate to a winter season of caregiving.

In this episode, we'll be exploring ways to minimize those winter seasons of caregiving and bring forth seasons of spring -- excitement, connections and self-care.
I am joined by a group of fellow caregivers, as we met on the ClubHouse App. You'll hear encouraging words from:
• a caregiver who's dad had a stroke,
•a caregiver who's husband is diagnosed Alzheimer's Disease,
•and a caregiver who's mom is advanced in age.
We'll be sharing practical tips and strategies to help you navigate the different seasons of caregiving, so that you can maintain your own health and wellbeing, while providing the best care for your loved ones.
So, stay tuned, and let's dive into this important topic.
Thank you for being a caregiver.
Consuela Marshall,
Occupational Therapist,
Caregiver Coach
Certified Aging in Place Specialist
Certified Fall Prevention Specialist
If you have a question, visit our website, leave your caregiving question. Get tips to help make your days easier and safer.
If you are a caregiver and need help devising a customized caregiving plan that will help make your caregiving role easier, Finding A Foothold can help, Schedule a free consult to learn about our group coaching program.
Reach out for help and support.
Visit FindingAFoothold.com to see how.
Like us on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/FindingAFoothold/

Follow us on Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/findingafoothold/
Follow us on LinkedIn. https://www.linkedin.com/in/consuela-marshall-otr-l-caps-3a136a1b9/
Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@findingafoothold?_t=8VzSFPvAsxi&_r=1
Follow us on Pinterest. https://www.pinterest.com/CaregiversFindingAFoothold/
Disclaimer: The podcast and blog are intended to provide basic information so that you can become a more informed caregiver. The information presented is intended for educational and informational purposes only and is not meant to serve as medical advice or replace consultation with any health care providers you regularly engage with. Transmission or receipt of any of this information is not intended to, and does not, create a therapist-patient relationship. This information is not provided in the course of a therapist-patient relationship and is not intended to constitute medical advice or to substitute for obtaining medical advice from a physician or therapist licensed in the state where your family may reside. We encourage everyone to consult with your physician or therapist to see if they are appropriate and safe for you.