Recap: March Livestream

Did you know that Huntington's disease is a progressive, inherited disorder that affects the brain?

In this livestream, we learn about Huntington’s disease and its progression, explore the unique challenges caregivers face when caring for someone with Huntington’s disease, and evaluate ways in which to be better prepared as a caregiver.

Join SCRC for a FREE, in-person workshop dedicated to empowering family caregivers who are caring for someone with diabetes. Learn more about diabetes, its relationship to dementia, and how you can best support your loved one. Don't miss out on the opportunity to hear from special guest speakers and connect to community resources!

Dinner will be provided with your RSVP. Additionally, all attendees will be entered into an opportunity drawing.

Space is limited - register today at caregivercenter.org/SCRCdiabetesandementia!

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March is Brain Injury Awareness Month, and we’re here to support caregivers! 💙 In this webinar, we focused on caring for a loved one with Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). In partnership with the Traumatic Brain Injury Center of Excellence, we explore safety, prevention, and resources to help you provide the best care. Don’t miss out—view the livestream here.

Explore all of our past caregiver classes, workshops, and more in English and Spanish on SCRC's YouTube and Facebook.

Caregiving is tough, but the right support makes a difference. 💙

This animated video series is here to equip you with practical tips to boost your skills and confidence.

Watch, learn, and make caregiving a little easier.

Start learning today!

👉 caregivingtraining.org!

It can be difficult for individuals who have experienced a traumatic brain injury (TBI) to retain newly learned information, and caregivers may begin to feel exasperated with having to repeat themselves. How can caregivers best manage their frustration while maintaining a safe environment for their loved one to ask questions?

Managing caregiver stress in order to provide a welcoming environment for your care receiver with a TBI is a crucial skill. I recommend the following strategies for minimizing frustration as you support your loved one:

• Acknowledge your feelings: Take the time to acknowledge your frustration and deescalate your feelings in a space away from your care receiver. Remember that experiencing negative emotions does not mean you are a “bad caregiver” – instead, you are responding to a stressful situation.
• Practice self-care: Introduce stress reduction tools like breathing exercises, guided meditation, listening to music, or journaling into your daily routine. When I’m feeling overwhelmed, I like to go for a quick walk or take a break from my stressors with a hot cup of coffee or tea.
• Understand your loved one’s condition and needs: Focus on the emotion behind your loved one’s repetition, not the behavior itself. Think about how your care receiver is feeling and respond to that: offer reassurance with a calm voice, and don’t argue or try to use logic to convince them to act differently.
• Adjust your daily routine: A structured environment and daily routine are essential in supporting your loved one with memory issues. Keep household objects in the same designated places, use the same route to walk to a specific location, and implement visual aids, labels, and alarms for the benefit of your loved one. These strategies can reduce stress for both you and your care receiver.
• Join a support group: As a TBI caregiver, you are not alone. Support groups connect caregivers who understand the challenges of caring for a loved one with a TBI and offer a safe space to share struggles, triumphs, and advice.

Southern Caregiver Resource Center offers several online, educational materials on caring for someone with a TBI. I recommend starting with the following content:

• Printable fact sheet: Traumatic Brain Injury
• Pre-recorded caregiving class: Navigating Care: Traumatic Brain Injury
• Podcast episode: The Importance of Self-Care
• 2-minute tip video: Caregiver Burnout

SCRC's Education and Outreach team is looking for passionate volunteers to help connect family caregivers to vital services. If you possess the following qualifications:

• Familiarity working with community and social service agencies
• Self-directed, willing to take initiative, and detail oriented
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to interact effectively with community members



…come work with us and support family caregivers in your community! For more information, scan the QR code above or email Jessica Romero, Community Outreach Specialist, at jromero@caregivercenter.org.