“Cumulative Stress and Self-Care”; a free webinar by Meals on Wheels Senior Services and Area Agency on Aging

Rockwall, TX (April 1, 2024) – The experience of stress is universal, no one escapes. Therefore, developing a healthy response to stress is a skill that will serve you well throughout your life.  Some stressors are within your realm of control and can be prevented.  Other stressors are unavoidable but can be alleviated by practicing self-care and wellness strategies.

Taking care of yourself will help maintain your physical, emotional, and mental reserves to prevent and manage stress.  This includes regular sleep, exercise, relaxation, and eating well.  Before taking on additional responsibility, take some time to think about whether it is going to contribute to or detract from your overall well-being.  Are the benefits worth the potential stress. Rather than automatically saying “yes” to new responsibilities, consider changing your default response to, “Let me think about it” or “I’ll get back to you” to buy yourself some time to consider the impact of the decision. Working hard is draining, and you deserve to relax and let loose.  Choose activities that will help you unwind, have fun, and refuel.

Caregiving for a family member can be stressful for both the person(s) being cared for and the person(s) giving care. When stress is not intentionally managed, it rarely ends well for either party. Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County (MOWSS) partners with the North Central Texas Area Agency on Aging to provide caregiver support to guide caregivers and seniors through all stages of life and preparation to relieve anxiety.

Cumulative Stress & Self-Care | Family Caregivers Online

This is a free, online event for family members and professionals. RSVP here: https://bit.ly/49aaHa1 Hosted by: North Central Texas Area Agency on Aging & Texas Health and Human Services.

Be sure to check out our Resource Directory, FAQ, and Educational Events Calendar for more great information! Permission is granted to duplicate all parts of this page to use in education programs supporting family members caring for elders.

For additional information, call Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County at 972-771-9514.

Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County and North Central Texas Area Agency on Aging provided information. The North Central Texas Area Agency on Aging serves adults aged 60 and older and their family caregivers who live in Collin, Denton, Ellis, Erath, Hood, Hunt, Johnson, Kaufman, Navarro, Palo Pinto, Parker, Rockwall, Somervell, and Wise counties. Their mission is to create and maintain a coordinated health and social services network for older adults and family caregivers. They provide services and resources that help older adults maximize their quality of life and live independently. Information, education, and direct services help individuals meet basic needs and make informed decisions. Contact one of their staff members or call 800-272-3921.

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