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PUT THE JOY BACK IN CAREGIVING: A CREATIVE APPROACH TO IN-HOME RESPITE CARO ROL O’ O’NEILL, L LMSW, S SENIOR D R DIRECT CTOR OF R OF SENIOR & R & NUTRI RITION S SERVICE CES EAC NE NETWORK E A C N E T W O R K I S A N O T - F O R - P R O F I T H U M A N S E R V I C E S A G E N C Y

EAC NETWORK IN-HOME RESPITE SERVICES HELPING CA REGIV ERS CA RE FOR A L OV ED ONE A T HOME SINCE 1986

CAREGIVER STRESS IS LIKE A CAR RUNNING ON EMPTY • Emotiona nal • Physic ical al • Finan nanci cial al

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CAN’T STOP THE FEELING

LAUGHTER THE GREATEST STRESS BUSTER  Decreases stress hormones, increases immune cells  Triggers release of endorphins Comics cs * Jok oke Book oks TV Sh Shows * Movies * * Comedy ** I LOVE L LUCY, J Jer erry Lewis Cab able On On-Dem Demand * * Net etflix * * Amazon Prime me * You Tube e

HERE’S LUCY

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TECHNOLOGY IS TRANSFORMING CAREGIVING Alexa/E xa/Echo/ G Google H Home me  Instantly answers questions, like “when is my birthday? ” or “what is the weather”  Can tell jokes or riddles- tell me a joke about an elephant  Plays music and read audiobooks  Looks up information about anything — like, “what’s playing on TV tonight?”  Can make a phone call (preset important phone numbers)

Caregivers are receptive to technologies that help them deliver, monitor, track or coordinate a family member’s care. 87% have a cell phone 86% have access to the internet The most important technology benefits –  Save time  Reduce stress  Research health benefits  Connect with other caregivers  Find resources in the community

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