Selfcare & Organization

Selfcare is no joke when it comes to long-term care. And a big part of Selfcare is organization. If you are not organized, you may become overwhelmed, confused and very stressed. Also your state of mind will impact your family relationships and the degree of conflict that you will experience. Most of all, your loved one will suffer because not only will their quality of life go down, but they may face poorer outcomes. Nobody wants that!

On the other hand, if you are organized, everybody wins. Each member knows exactly what to do, especially in case of an emergency when emotions are high. Knowing what to expect and being ready for it changes everything. Otherwise, you may find yourself going from crisis to crisis. 

In fact, good organization will help your family bond during this long-term challenge as you work closely together over time. You might even build a family legacy that you can pass on to your kids. After all, they are watching. What do I mean? Your children will be influenced by how you deal with hardship and what you do when it counts the most.Your actions will shape their future. 

Your patience, love, acceptance and service to the family will impact how they show up when their own family needs them.  

Organization starts with planning in advance. But you can always plan forward from wherever you are. A carefully thought through plan, agreed upon in advance transforms the whole experience.