When:   Monday June 3, 2:00pm – 3:30pm
Where: The Dunedin Library
233 Douglas Ave, Dunedin, FL

Learn about how to create an Emergency Plan for the family caregivers and loved ones at home.

Caregivers, you are NOT alone!

To reserve a spot, please call Liz White at 727-298-3080 x1704

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When:  The 4th Tuesday of Every Month at 11:00am – 12:30pm
Where: Aging Well Center at The Long Center
1501 N. Belcher Rd, Clearwater, FL

Caregiver support groups encourage self care and provide emotional support to caregivers in a safe, nonjudgemental environment. Caregivers, you are NOT alone!

For details on any of our calendar events or support groups, please call Linda Burhans or Christine Hamacher at 727-723-7532.

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with Linda Burhans

Writing in a journal is a wonderful way to write with some freedom, with little to no judgment. Journaling involves getting your feelings out of your head and your heart, and placing them someplace safe. The physicality of writing about your feelings begins the process of exploration and eventually resolution and stress relief.

The Caregiver Connect Seminar Series. Please call 727-523-3435 to reserve a spot!

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When: Every Tuesday at 3 pm
Where: Harmony Home Health

Caregiver support groups encourage self care and provide emotional support to caregivers in a safe, nonjudgemental environment. Caregivers, you are NOT alone!

For details on any of our calendar events or support groups, please call Linda Burhans or Christine Hamacher at 727-723-7532.

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When: 3rd Monday of Every Month
Where: 1:00-2:30p at Harmony or 6:00-7:30p at Seminole Elementary
10950 74th Ave. N.
Seminole, FL

Caring for a grandchild is a rewarding but stressful task. Finding others who understand your experiences can be a great relief. Many grandparents find support groups help in dealing with the emotions that accompany becoming a parent again.

For details on any of our calendar events or support groups, please call Linda Burhans or Christine Hamacher at 727-723-7532.

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by Linda Burhans

Laughter is more important today than ever before. Many times it can be difficult to let yourself laugh when facing a loved one’s struggles or some struggles of your own.

When caring for my mother there were times she was violently ill.  As my heart was wobbling, I would clean my mama up, make her a shake of ice cream and Ensure and put on an “I Love Lucy” tape. We would laugh so hard sometimes there were tears in our eyes.  I know that lightening up the mood was beneficial for both of us.

Another thing I did at the time was to start a Joy Journal. I started by writing down things that made me smile.  Shortly after that, I started writing down the small victories I had made when caring for my mama. By keeping a written record of the things that bring you happiness during the week, you will naturally become more aware of them. You will find yourself looking for joyful things to write about.

I would also encourage you to share stories with your loved ones.  Ask your family and friends about what is going in their lives that makes them laugh and share your own stories with them.  When we share stories with each other we always have more to laugh about. Another suggestion, is to take a moment to step outside of your situation and purposely look for a different, humorous perspective.  The more you practice this, the easier it will become  to look for reasons to laugh instead of getting caught up in negativity.

As caregivers, many times we are consumed by guilt, fear, hopelessness and perhaps even helplessness.  But don’t forget, so are the loved ones we are caring for.  We ALL need a laugh!  If you look for a laugh, you will find it.

If you feel that your caregiving is becoming overwhelming or if you just need rest from that  daily stress, be sure to seek the support you need.

Linda Burhans is a keynote speaker, best-selling author and caregiver advocate with Harmony Home Health. To find a support group or workshop in your area facilitated by Linda go HERE to our Events & Support Groups page.

To see this original post on the Largo Patch, plus Linda’s other posts, go HERE.

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Next week, everything is back on schedule.

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When: The last Thursday of Every Month at 10 am
Where: Barrington Terrace
333 16th Ave SE, Largo, FL

Caregiver support groups encourage self care and provide emotional support to caregivers in a safe, nonjudgemental environment. Caregivers, you are NOT alone!

For details on any of our calendar events or support groups, please call Linda Burhans or Christine Hamacher at 727-723-7532.

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The “AAA” Dilemma of Caregivers

To listen: call in at 347-857-3399, or go online at BlogTalkRadio.com/eCareDiary

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Congrats Jonathan!

We’re super proud of our CEO Jonathan Bowman featured in today’s TBBJ Exceutive Profiles section. He continues expand Harmony Home Health’s presence with his leadership – something we all experience here in the office every day.

Be sure to watch his Video below. And check out his page on Tampa Bay Business Journal’s website: “Hire great people, make it fun”

We couldn’t agree more!

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Jonathan Bowman on TBBJ

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