When you are caring for a loved one, whether in the hospital or at home, caring for yourself is often your last priority. However, it is important to create a balance between caring for others and yourself. You may not feel that caring for yourself is a priority, but it is imperative that you try. The best gift you can give your loved one is to also care for yourself.
For the Caregiver- Remember to:
Communicate how you are feeling
Allow time to grieve the lack of normal
Reflect on the journey—in writing
Educate yourself about the disease
Get involved in your loved one’s care
Involve others who can help
Visit with other MHI/MLH members
Eat right
Rest—get sleep and take breaks
Mended Hearts recognizes the unique needs of caregivers and are committed to providing them with support and education. Mended Hearts hosts a Caregiver Committee whose mission is to provide educational and emotional support to our local chapters. You can join a local chapter by calling 1-888-HEART99. If you are looking for support outside of joining a local chapter, you can create a journal and ask questions via our Connections in a Heartbeat discussion board.
This woman's diagnosis of an Aortic Aneurysm helped her siblings avoid tragedy by being proactively screened, and having elective surgery instead of suffering from a cardiac event. mendedhearts.org/article/one-womans-diagnosis-helps-her-siblings-avoid-tragedy/
One Woman’s Diagnosis Helps Her Siblings Avoid Tragedy - Mended Hearts Articles
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This woman's diagnosis of an Aortic Aneurysm helped her siblings avoid tragedy by being proactively screened, and having elective surgery instead of suffering from a cardiac event. https://t.co/OemDCBKdQh
Today’s the day to Rock the Beat 5K - April 22, 2018 - HOUSTON
The first annual Rock the Beat Fun Run at Cullen Park in Houston, Texas is TODAY! Mended Little Hearts of Houston has created this exciting new event for families with kids of all ages that is designed after our Rock Your Scar photo contest to not only be fun, but also to empower children, teens and adults with CHD to embrace their CHD and not let it define them. A fun day of activities is planned for all, and proceeds support Mended Little Hearts of Houston's Bravery Bag Program. You can join the fun and support MLH of Houston by registering here:
www.crowdrise.com/o/en/campaign/rock-the-beat-5k-run-and-2k-walk/mendedlittlehearts
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It's National Healthcare Volunteer Week and we wanted to take this opportunity to send a GIANT thank you to all of our volunteers. Your time, effort and dedication are greatly appreciated. Thank you for all you do! #HCVolunteerweek #1in110 #CHD
