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Prioritize Your Brain Health While Caring for Others ?? As caregivers, we know the importance of staying strong for our loved ones—but how often do we prioritize our own brain health? With dementia cases expected to nearly triple by 2050, affecting 153 million people globally and costing over $1 trillion annually, caregivers play a critical role in prevention, both for ourselves and those we support. ?? The Lancet Commission offers hope: nearly 45% of dementia cases could be prevented or delayed by addressing 14 modifiable risk factors. From managing midlife cholesterol to ensuring late-life hearing and vision care, proactive steps can make all the difference. ?? Key insights for caregivers: ? Small micro steps matter: Small, manageable steps—like incorporating gentle movement into your day, staying socially connected, and monitoring your health (e.g., cholesterol and blood pressure)—can help delay the onset of dementia, benefiting both you and your loved ones. ? Staying connected with family, friends, and community can enhance emotional well-being and brain health. Build a strong support network to share experiences, reduce stress, and improve overall resilience in caregiving. ? Prevention not only reduces the risk of dementia but can also reduce the time spent living with the condition, improving quality of life for everyone. At?Caregiver Whole Health?, we’re here to help you take these proactive steps with ease. Our?digital well-being and self-care platform?is designed to support your brain health and whole-person well-being, offering accessible tools to help you thrive in your caregiving journey. ??♀?????♀? ???Take charge of your brain health today!?Join our Well-being and Self-care platform by becoming a Founding Member. Discover how small, evidence-based changes can improve your brain health and enhance your caregiving journey. ?? Start here: https://lnkd.in/ep6-GU8c #caregiverwholehealth #brainhealth #dementia #cognitivewellbeing #caregiversupport #caregivermentalhealth #caregiving

?? The often-overlooked reality of?young adult caregivers?deserves urgent attention. A new paper,?"Young Adult Caregivers for Older Family Members: Setting a New Research Agenda"?by Karen Fingerman, Steven Zarit, William Haley, and Zexi Zhou, sheds light on the?unique challenges and impact on well-being faced by young adults who serve as family caregivers. You can check it out here ?? https://lnkd.in/eKrvuH7S Young adult caregivers are balancing?education, careers, and relationships?while providing essential care—often without adequate support. As the paper highlights, these caregivers play a?vital role?but frequently face?heightened stress, financial strain, and disruptions to their life goals. ? At?Caregiver Whole Health?, we recognize that?caregiving support must go beyond traditional models. A?whole-person health?approach is essential to addressing the mental, emotional, and physical toll of caregiving—one that incorporates?evidence-based holistic wellness practices. ? That’s why we’re proud to partner with organizations like the?American Association of Caregiving Youth (AACY)?and others who understand the importance of supporting caregiving youth with?tailored, trauma-informed, and accessible wellness programming. We are grateful for the opportunity to bring programs like Yoga4Caregivers to caregivers of all ages. ?? ???"Young adults can be a valuable asset in the care of an older family member, but caregiving can interfere with their education, occupation, and social relationships. As the population ages, there is an increasing need to ensure that available caregivers have the resources necessary to minimize caregiving stress and maximize rewards." As we push for better?caregiver-inclusive policies, expanded research, and increased access to holistic caregiver supports, let’s commit to?uplifting young caregivers?with the tools they need to thrive—not just as caregivers, but as whole, resilient individuals. How can we better support young adult caregivers in achieving both their caregiving and personal life goals? Let’s start the conversation.?? #caregiverwholehealth #youngadultcaregivers #caregiversupport #caregivingyouth #caregiverwellness #caregivermentalhealth

?? Seeking a Medicare Advantage Subject Matter Expert!??? At?Caregiver Whole Health?, we are on a mission to bring evidence-based and ?trauma-informed holistic wellness services?to?family caregivers—especially through?Medicare Advantage (MA) and Medigap wellness programs. We know that?caregiver well-being?is crucial for both?patient health outcomes?and?healthcare cost reduction, but navigating?Medicare Advantage plan qualification and reimbursement?can be complex. ?? We are looking for a?Medicare Advantage subject matter expert?who can help us understand: ??How to get our wellness services approved under MA supplemental benefits (SSBCI, EPHRB, or wellness/fitness benefits) ??The process for contracting with MA plans or their vendors ??Opportunities to integrate our services with Medigap fitness and wellness programs ??Strategies for engaging with MA decision-makers and payers If you have experience with?Medicare Advantage supplemental benefits, payer contracting, or managed care strategy, or know someone who does,?let’s connect!?Your insights could help us?expand access to essential caregiver wellness support. ???Tag or DM us if you can help, have a recommendation for someone who can—or share this post to spread the word someone who might be able to assist us. Linda Sherman Mary Furlong Jon Warner Ron Manderscheid, PhD Jill Misra John A. Selby Mindy Long Tiffany Stanley, MBA Kaleb Holt Jayadeva (Jay) chowdappa, M.D. Erica Dagle Thomas Campanella Paul Luc Elizabeth Lippincott Dave Dillon Stacy Mays Mellita Neely Maureen McCarthy #caregiverwholehealth #medicareadvantage #caregiversupport #ssbci #healthcare #medicare #medigap #wellness #seniorfitness #medicaresuplementalbenefits #mentalhealth #medicareexpert

???Caregivers Are Sacrificing Their Health —It’s Time to Change That A recent?Fortune?article highlights the growing crisis of family caregivers struggling to balance work and caregiving, often at the expense of their own health. Research shows that chronic stress, lack of sleep, and neglecting self-care put caregivers at?higher risk for chronic diseases?like heart disease, diabetes, and cognitive decline. ???Here’s the hard truth:?If family caregivers don’t prioritize their own health and well-being, they won’t be able to care for their loved ones in the long run. Yet, too many feel guilty for taking even a moment for themselves. At?Caregiver Whole Health?, we believe taking care of yourself isn't selfish-it's essential. That’s why we created a?membership-based Well-being and Self-care platform?offering trauma-informed, evidence-based resources to help caregivers care for themselves while caring for others without guilt or added stress! ??♀?????♀?What we offer caregivers: ? Gentle, accessible yoga & movement classes ? Mindfulness & stress relief practices ? Health and Wellness Coaching ? A supportive, like-minded community ???You don’t have to do this alone.?Prioritize your health today so you can show up for your loved ones tomorrow. ???Join our Caregiver Whole Health? platform today:?https://lnkd.in/ep6-GU8c #CaregiverWholeHealth #Caregiving #ChronicDiseasePrevention #CaregiverWellness #SelfCareMatters #Yoga4Caregivers https://lnkd.in/ezQAzCiB

Family caregivers are the backbone of our healthcare system, providing an estimated $600 billion in unpaid care annually. Yet, their well-being often goes unnoticed and unsupported. A recent ABC News article sheds light on the mounting challenges caregivers face—financial strain, emotional burnout, and declining physical health. Former AARP executive Susan Reinhard explains, “If we do not help family caregivers, if they can no longer do what they're doing, then we're going to have a huge cost problem. There is definitely a care crisis in America right now.” While caregiving is an act of love, it shouldn’t come at the cost of one’s own health. That’s why Caregiver Whole Health?, created a the first of it’s kind digital wellness platform that provides trauma-informed, evidence-based support through self-directed wellness activities like yoga and meditation. We also offer personalized Caregiver Whole Health Coaching, and opportunities for community connection with other caregivers who are trying to balance caregiving while maintaining their own health and well-being??♀?????♀? Caregivers, your health matters too. Join us and take the first step toward prioritizing your well-being by becoming a Founding Member! ??Visit us at https://lnkd.in/ep6-GU8c ?? Share this post to spread awareness and support caregivers everywhere! #CaregiverWholeHealth #WholePersonHealth #CaregiverWellness #caregiversupport #digitalwellness

We couldn't agree more with Jason Resendez Exec Director of National Alliance for Caregiving. This is why we need more innovative services like those provided by Caregiver Whole Health? that are focused on improving the whole person health and well-being of family caregivers because with out family caregivers, the entire infrastructure of care will collapse. #familycaregivers #wholehealth #caregiverwholehealth

New Year, New Beginnings: Gentle Yoga Foundations ??♀?????♀? Caregivers, it’s time to prioritize you! Begin the new year with intentional focus on your health and well-being. ?? This 6-week virtual yoga series led by Ellen MacKay is designed especially for caregivers seeking a gentle, supportive way to reconnect and recharge.? Classes start Tuesday January 14th! Register today at the link ?? https://lnkd.in/enuAag4T What to Expect: Beginner-friendly yoga poses Mindful breathing techniques Guided relaxation to release tension A nurturing space to create a sustainable self-care routine Dates: Tuesdays, January 14 – February 18, 2025 Time: 8:00 AM PT | 11:00 AM ET Location: Online via Zoom Whether you’re new to yoga or ready to embrace a softer practice, this series will help you build confidence, find calm, and start the year with strength and intention. #caregiverwholehealth #newbeginnings #caregiverwellbeing #caregiversupport #newyear #wholehealth #mentalhealthmatters

Whether it’s coordinating care with multiple doctors, securing appointments or getting help to take a break, caregiving care can be stressful. Repost in honor of all our nation’s 11 million dementia caregivers. alz.org/facts #ENDALZ

?? Exciting News! We’re thrilled to share a fantastic podcast episode from Tim McCoy’s “Tim Teaches” featuring Lauren Fonvielle —an incredible EFT practitioner, yoga teacher, and fellow #MilitarySpouse and family caregiver who is part of the Caregiver Whole Health? community! ? At Caregiver Whole Health? we recognize the unique challenges caregivers face, including anxiety, secondary traumatic stress, and compassion fatigue. Our mission is to help reduce caregiver burnout and lower the risk of stress-related chronic conditions by offering practical, evidence-based, and trauma informed holistic wellness solutions. ??♀?????♀? Since the launch of our pandemic-inspired initiative ??, Yoga4Caregivers, Lauren has been a guiding light for our community. She empowers #FamilyCaregivers with powerful yet simple tools like the Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) to find calm amid caregiving chaos and prioritize their own health and well-being. ????? We are deeply grateful for Lauren’s continued partnership as we embark on our next chapter—launching a one-of-a-kind digital well-being and self-care platform designed to support caregivers everywhere. ???? ?? Check out Lauren’s inspiring podcast episode and learn how she’s helping military families, caregivers, entrepreneurs and others reclaim their energy, calm, and balance. You don’t want to miss this!?? ?? ?? What’s your go-to self-care practice as a caregiver? Share in the comments below! #caregiverwholehealth #mindshiftwithlauren #teamwork #eft #wholehealth #wellbeingjourney #selfcareishealthcare #caregiversupport

?? Festive Chair Yoga Flow for Holiday Stress Relief ?? The holiday season can be joyful—but for caregivers, it can also be stressful. This year, take a moment to prioritize your well-being with?Festive Chair Yoga Flow, brought to you by?Family Caregiver Alliance / National Center on Caregiving. ?? This virtual class will be led by Terry Littlefield. Terry is a long-distance family caregiver and a member of Yoga4Caregivers?’s teaching team where she shares her time and expertise to guide caregivers through gentle movement, easeful breathwork and a little laughter for the soul. ?? This special class will combine: Gentle chair-based movements Mindful breathwork Soothing stretches Moments of laughter and joy ?? ???Date:?Thursday December 19th ???Time:?11am PST | 2pm EST This session is designed exclusively for caregivers to lower stress, promote relaxation, and spark a sense of holiday cheer. ?? ?? Register here: https://lnkd.in/e7XaGQnZ Caregiver Whole Health? is committed to supporting family caregivers with evidence-based, trauma-informed holistic wellness services. #caregiversupport #chairyoga #holidaystressrelease #caregivercheer #caregiverwholehealth #yoga4caregivers #joyfulmovement #laughteryoga