
3 Effective Emergency Plans for Caregivers: Ensuring Care and Self-Care During Crises
07/22/24 • 44 min
In this episode of "Feeling Full & Finally Free," Jeanette Yates emphasizes the importance of comprehensive emergency plans for caregivers, whether caring for their loved ones at home or taking a well-deserved break.
Learn how to identify potential emergencies, establish emergency contacts, and implement immediate actions during crises.
Discover the benefits of a communication plan, having essential documents ready, and practicing self-care during and after a crisis.
Jeanette also shares a self-care checklist to help caregivers maintain their well-being during challenging times.
Show Notes:
Summary: Jeanette Yates shares valuable insights on the importance of having detailed emergency plans for caregivers. Whether you're with your care recipient or taking a break, these plans ensure that your loved one receives the necessary care and that you maintain peace of mind. The episode covers identifying potential emergencies, establishing emergency contacts, and taking immediate action during crises. Jeanette emphasizes the need for communication plans and keeping essential documents accessible. Plus, she provides a self-care checklist to help caregivers care for themselves during and after a crisis.
Takeaways:
- Creating a detailed emergency plan is essential for caregivers.
- Identify potential emergencies and have a list of trusted emergency contacts.
- Establish a communication plan to stay informed and updated during a crisis.
- Keep essential documents like medical records, insurance information, and advance directives accessible.
- Practice self-care during and after a crisis to maintain well-being and resilience.
Sound Bites:
- "Having an emergency plan in place ensures that your loved one gets the care they need while you maintain peace of mind."
- "Whether you're with your care recipient or taking a break, identify reliable backup caregivers and provide them with detailed care plans."
- "During a crisis, taking care of yourself is just as important as ta
Inside the WORKSHOP , You'll Find:
3 Biggest To-Do List Mistakes
Why clearly defining your caregiving role is essential for creating breathing room
#1 self-care practice for caregivers
3 Keys to creating boundaries to care for yourself without neglecting your parents.
Feeling overwhelmed by caregiving?
In From Guilt to Good Enough, Jeanette Yates offers a powerful guide for struggling caregivers. Having been a caregiver for her mother since childhood, Jeanette knows firsthand the emotional toll caregiving can take. In this memoir-turned-self-help guide, she shares her healing journey, setting boundaries, and reclaiming her life.
Grab your copy TODAY!
Take the CAREGIVER CAPACITY QuizFollow The Self-Caregiver on Instagram and Facebook
At The Self-Caregiver LLC we guide women caring for their aging parents overcome burnout and release guilt to create more freedom and fulfillment in their life.
We believe you cannot give more of yourself until you heal the wounds, replenish your being and reconnect to the fullness of who you are, embracing the purpose you‘ve been called to live.
In this episode of "Feeling Full & Finally Free," Jeanette Yates emphasizes the importance of comprehensive emergency plans for caregivers, whether caring for their loved ones at home or taking a well-deserved break.
Learn how to identify potential emergencies, establish emergency contacts, and implement immediate actions during crises.
Discover the benefits of a communication plan, having essential documents ready, and practicing self-care during and after a crisis.
Jeanette also shares a self-care checklist to help caregivers maintain their well-being during challenging times.
Show Notes:
Summary: Jeanette Yates shares valuable insights on the importance of having detailed emergency plans for caregivers. Whether you're with your care recipient or taking a break, these plans ensure that your loved one receives the necessary care and that you maintain peace of mind. The episode covers identifying potential emergencies, establishing emergency contacts, and taking immediate action during crises. Jeanette emphasizes the need for communication plans and keeping essential documents accessible. Plus, she provides a self-care checklist to help caregivers care for themselves during and after a crisis.
Takeaways:
- Creating a detailed emergency plan is essential for caregivers.
- Identify potential emergencies and have a list of trusted emergency contacts.
- Establish a communication plan to stay informed and updated during a crisis.
- Keep essential documents like medical records, insurance information, and advance directives accessible.
- Practice self-care during and after a crisis to maintain well-being and resilience.
Sound Bites:
- "Having an emergency plan in place ensures that your loved one gets the care they need while you maintain peace of mind."
- "Whether you're with your care recipient or taking a break, identify reliable backup caregivers and provide them with detailed care plans."
- "During a crisis, taking care of yourself is just as important as ta
Inside the WORKSHOP , You'll Find:
3 Biggest To-Do List Mistakes
Why clearly defining your caregiving role is essential for creating breathing room
#1 self-care practice for caregivers
3 Keys to creating boundaries to care for yourself without neglecting your parents.
Feeling overwhelmed by caregiving?
In From Guilt to Good Enough, Jeanette Yates offers a powerful guide for struggling caregivers. Having been a caregiver for her mother since childhood, Jeanette knows firsthand the emotional toll caregiving can take. In this memoir-turned-self-help guide, she shares her healing journey, setting boundaries, and reclaiming her life.
Grab your copy TODAY!
Take the CAREGIVER CAPACITY QuizFollow The Self-Caregiver on Instagram and Facebook
At The Self-Caregiver LLC we guide women caring for their aging parents overcome burnout and release guilt to create more freedom and fulfillment in their life.
We believe you cannot give more of yourself until you heal the wounds, replenish your being and reconnect to the fullness of who you are, embracing the purpose you‘ve been called to live.
Previous Episode

How to Actually Enjoy Your "Break" from Caregiving: Setting Boundaries and Practicing Mindfulness
Summary
Jeanette shares her personal story about going on vacation while her mom was hospitalized. She discusses how setting boundaries, practicing mindfulness, and using positive self-talk helped her relax and be present with her family. Jeanette also emphasizes the importance of intuitive self-care and how it contributed to a more memorable vacation. She encourages caregivers to prioritize their own well-being and seek help when needed.
Takeaways
- Setting boundaries and practicing mindfulness can help caregivers relax and be present with their families.
- Positive self-talk can combat guilt and worry and remind caregivers of their own worth and the importance of self-care.
- Intuitive self-care, such as listening to one's body and prioritizing rest and nourishment, contributes to a more enjoyable vacation.
- Caregivers should prioritize their own well-being and seek help when needed.
Resources:
Say No and Mean It Boundaries Workshop
Mindfulness of Breath Videos (access through Facebook Group)
Intuitive Self-Care Workbook
Inside the WORKSHOP , You'll Find:
3 Biggest To-Do List Mistakes
Why clearly defining your caregiving role is essential for creating breathing room
#1 self-care practice for caregivers
3 Keys to creating boundaries to care for yourself without neglecting your parents.
Take the CAREGIVER CAPACITY QuizFollow The Self-Caregiver on Instagram and Facebook
At The Self-Caregiver LLC we guide women caring for their aging parents overcome burnout and release guilt to create more freedom and fulfillment in their life.
We believe you cannot give more of yourself until you heal the wounds, replenish your being and reconnect to the fullness of who you are, embracing the purpose you‘ve been called to live.
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Coming up in August, enjoy 5 weeks of my top interviews with self-care and caregiving experts to help you kick guilt and self-doubt, feel confident in caregiving, and start giving yourself the same love and care you give others.
You'll learn about:
- Compassion Fatigue
- Burnout & Boundary-setting
- Nutrition & Fitness
- Stress-busting techniques
and more!
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Take the CAREGIVER CAPACITY QuizFollow The Self-Caregiver on Instagram and Facebook
At The Self-Caregiver LLC we guide women caring for their aging parents overcome burnout and release guilt to create more freedom and fulfillment in their life.
We believe you cannot give more of yourself until you heal the wounds, replenish your being and reconnect to the fullness of who you are, embracing the purpose you‘ve been called to live.
From Guilt to Good with Jeanette Yates - 3 Effective Emergency Plans for Caregivers: Ensuring Care and Self-Care During Crises
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JEANETTE (00:00)
welcome back to Feeling Full and Finally Free, A Caregiver's Healing Journey. I'm Jeanette Yates and today we're going to tackle a topic that is related to what we have been talking about, which is this idea of being able to take a break, actually being able to relax while you're doing that break or you're enjoying that break, even if there is some sort of emergency or something going on with your loved one when you're not with them. And so today we're going to be talking a
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