Caregiver Persuasive Essay
If you have ever flown on an airplane you are familiar with the friendly voice of the crew giving instructions on what to do in the case of an emergency. As a passenger you are cautioned to put your own oxygen mask on before you try to help your loved ones. If we don’t, and we try to assist our loved ones first, our own oxygen will quickly diminish leaving us helpless to help the others. It is only when we apply our own oxygen mask and keep the life giving air flowing to our own bodies that we can effectively help someone else.
It sounds so simple yet is so hard to do. As human beings and especially as caregivers, we forget to take care of ourselves and keep pushing to meet our loved ones ever growing demands until suddenly, the breath is taken away and we have nothing left to give.
Caring for yourself is one of the most …show more content…
That may be a local support group, an online community or attending a refreshing Caregiver Retreat.
Powerful Tools for Caregivers along with The Enrichment Foundation, Respite Across the Lifespan, NAMI Nebraska, United Cerebral Palsy – Nebraska, and Ollie Webb Center Inc. will be hosting an all day, specially designed retreat for caregivers on October 5th. .
The retreat is comprised of speakers, activities and mini sessions to provide participants with tools to enrich their life and help them relax. The retreat will be held at the UNO campus, Thompson Alumni House - 6705 Dodge Street, Omaha, NE. The registration cost is $20 which helps cover the costs of breakfast, lunch and amazing goodies you will receive. We are limited to 125 people so register early. (See the details below)
Who should attend?
Anyone who cares for a person of any age with special needs is welcome. As a family or professional caregiver, you are integral to the independence and well-being of a person who depends on you.
But…who takes care of
It sounds so simple yet is so hard to do. As human beings and especially as caregivers, we forget to take care of ourselves and keep pushing to meet our loved ones ever growing demands until suddenly, the breath is taken away and we have nothing left to give.
Caring for yourself is one of the most …show more content…
That may be a local support group, an online community or attending a refreshing Caregiver Retreat.
Powerful Tools for Caregivers along with The Enrichment Foundation, Respite Across the Lifespan, NAMI Nebraska, United Cerebral Palsy – Nebraska, and Ollie Webb Center Inc. will be hosting an all day, specially designed retreat for caregivers on October 5th. .
The retreat is comprised of speakers, activities and mini sessions to provide participants with tools to enrich their life and help them relax. The retreat will be held at the UNO campus, Thompson Alumni House - 6705 Dodge Street, Omaha, NE. The registration cost is $20 which helps cover the costs of breakfast, lunch and amazing goodies you will receive. We are limited to 125 people so register early. (See the details below)
Who should attend?
Anyone who cares for a person of any age with special needs is welcome. As a family or professional caregiver, you are integral to the independence and well-being of a person who depends on you.
But…who takes care of