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“There are only four kinds of people in the world:
Those who have been caregivers, Those who are currently caregivers, Those who will be caregivers, and Those who will need caregivers ”
Rosalyn CarterHappy New Year Greetings dear friends, fans and family! I know, the year is starting to age a little, but it is never too late to pass good wishes to loved ones Congratulations on having successfully conquered the first month of the year, including some of the goals and resolutions we made! Hurray!
However, did we include self-care as part of the things we need to be intentional about this year? Because Suruvi- Care for Caregivers (SCC) is here to help you care for yourself as you care for others
Our work is founded on valuing caregiving as a critical component of the healthcare system Patient care is held together by caregiver wellness. When caregiver wellness is under-supported their emotional and mental wellness is compromised and they may become casualties of their own altruism
As the year begins, invest in your own well-being by plugging into the services offered by SCC Visit us for therapy, self-care resources, information and connection with peers and experts in the wellness field as we keep the number of compassion fatigue casualties low.
We also have many more new and exciting services in the pipeline for Caregivers which we can’t wait for you to benefit from So stay tuned and as always, Like, share, and subscribe.
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Definition: A caregiver is any individual who takes care of sick or elderly persons in the family or as their work
Stress: (Money, work, medical requirements, self vs other care, other family needs, information overload, etc
Caregivers usually bear the burden of; Trauma, pain, fatigue, grief, stigma, emotional overload, etc
leading to
Depletion of emotional resources ; compassion, patience, anger management, kindness, joy, etc Our
Mental wellness support - Therapy Self-care support - Education 1 2.
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Who taught you how to wash your hands? Interesting question...yes?...no?...maybe?
When it comes to physical hygiene most of us remember who taught us how to bathe, brush our teeth, wash our clothes, and clean the house. As an adult, you have automated these habits and you do them with ease. This is because somewhere along the early development of your life there were people invested in teaching you how to care for your physical hygiene. Regarding emotional hygiene, we cannot quite remember being taught how to care for ourselves. What is the emotional hygiene equivalent of washing your hands?
Breathing. When you include breathing exercises in your daily routine you are telling your brain to calm down. That, in the course of your caregiving work which is often tiring, allconsuming and thankless, breathing reminds your brain and body that you too, matter.
Our breath is always with us.
As long as you are breathing, you are alive I would therefore like to invite you to practice this simple breathing exercise. Look around and note five things you can see and close your eyes. Bring your attention to your ears and note three things that you can hear. Come to your nose and note two things you can smell. Think about your tongue and sense one thing you can taste Bring your attention to your hands and feet and feel the temperature Begin counting from one to ten As you inhale count one...as you exhale count two. Continue until you get to ten and start again from one. Do this as many times as you would like Once you are done come back to your feet and hands. Then to your tongue...then your nose...ears and finally open your eyes
Carry this breathing exercise everywhere you go Remember the exercise is yours so you can adjust it as you see fit. Caregivers need care too. As the world is figuring out how to accommodate our needs, start with yourself
Waringa is a Mental Health Educator and Health Coach who is passionate about teaching you how to live sustainably by using education and imparting practical and easy to use wellness tools. Reach out to me on
wagemawaringa@gmail.com
+254 720 837204
Instagram: @wellnesswithwaringa
For further support in integrating your self-care practice, purchase the “Self-care made Simple” ebook @ KES 1,500 It is inclusive of a free 45-minute coaching consultation with me to help you figure out where to start and how to sustain your self-care practice
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When the need for a lawyer suddenly arises, it can be overwhelming and hard to know where to begin. Legal matters can be stressful, and sometimes pop up at very inconvenient times. For caregivers, the situation could be made complex by the ailing or frail nature of some concerned people We make legal support available and accessible in partnership with Suruvi - Care for Caregivers.
Sometimes life is full of competing priorities and you may not have a lawyer on speed dial. It is however important to know how to act swiftly when legal matters arise
Long before situations arise, while the sea is calm, when it's all fun and games, start asking around. Ask people around you for recommendations. Expand your search on online platforms like LinkedIn Save the contacts somewhere convenient for you Include in the contact list the name of the person who referred the lawyer to you or where you got their contact from If the need ever arises you will be able to swiftly reach out to the lawyers for guidance. Introduce yourself, explain how you found them and who referred you, and ask whether they can look at your case or recommend an attorney who can.
As in any profession, lawyers get booked up, fall ill and take vacation days If you don’t get a response from a particular lawyer, having a contact list means having another viable option that you can contact on deck. This is of significant importance especially if your concern is time-sensitive.
Parting Shot: When asking for recommendations, be sure to ask what your referral likes about the lawyer they recommend to you and where they are located
Ndindi & Nadida Advocates LLP is a law firm which is premised on the ethos of legal humanitarianism: [Legal humanitarianism is the use of legal knowledge, skills and expertise to improve the conditions of humanity ] We prefer to think of ourselves as practicing humanitarianism in all matters that we handle.
https://www ndindi-nadidaadvocates com/
Got questions? Ask Ndindi
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Ndindi Ng'ang'a An Advocate of The High Court of Kenya
It may be true that the law cannot make a man love me,
MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.
but it can stop him from lynching me, & I think that's pretty important.
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Our first Connection Cafe for 2023, provides a safe space for caregivers to share and learn from peers and experts The question for the day is;
Can Intimacy be preserved when caring for an intimate partner?
How? What can one do?
11th February 2023 at Mvuli Road, Westlands Nairobi Kenya. Near pride in Hotel Lantana, Nairobi, Share widely, Bring a friend
The stressors and rigours of caring for a loved one can wear one down. Come let's talk about it, and figure out how to grow through it.
In person/online sessions available.
Goodbyes and adjusting to the new normal can sometimes be very difficult and seem impossible
The process and experience are different for everyone Support is available if you're finding it hard to cope.
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The ministry of Health is on the verge of recognising Healthcare Support Assistants (HSAs) as cadre
This follows the summoning of officials of Kenya Association of Healthcare Support Assistants (KAHSA) by CEO Kenya Health Professions Oversight Authority to clarify on the objectives of KAHSA & duties/tasks of Healthcare Support Assistants in the health sector
The ministry of Health also requested the officials to submit detailed scope of practice and the TVET sector curriculum currently bring implemented in training HSAs amd being examined by KNEC
Our sources indicate that the officials submitted the requirements and are awaiting gazettement of HSAs as cadre in Health sector
Kenya Association of Healthcare Support Providers (KAHSP)
Registration & Membership Card Issuance Procedure
Disclaimer! All members are required to pay thru KCB Paybill to KAHSP KCB account as no cash to any personal numbers is allowed. KAHSP will not be accountable to money sent to personal numbers!
The Registration fee is Ksh 500 is only payable thru M-PESA paybill, as follows:*
1 Go to MPESA Menu
2. Enter KCB Paybill number 522522
3. Then enter KCB KAHSP Account number to transfer money to, that is 1304096424
4. Enter the amount KSH.500
5 Then Enter your MPESA pin
6. Confirm your transaction details correctly.
KAHSA officials with director corporate affairs
KHPO Authority Mr
Wambua David Ms Rebecca
Ndeta Secretary General and Ms Mary Deputy Chair
KAHSA
7. Take screenshots or photo of both the KCB & MPESA transaction messages.
Send that plus your name & your County to the National Treasurer Mr Jamlick Gitonga +254 782 696062
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