Four Ways to Reduce the Stress of a Cancer Diagnosis
Colorectal cancer, lung cancer, skin cancer, prostate cancer, and breast cancer are some of the more prevalent cancers in older adults. If your mom or dad is diagnosed with these or other types of cancer, it can be alarming and stressful.
Family members and family caregivers need to step up and support their parents as best they can. That can be hard when you’re feeling scared and stressed. Here are some of the best ways to reduce the stress so that you can focus on your mom or dad’s care needs.
Go for a Walk
Caregiver Gotha, FL: Stress of a Cancer Diagnosis
Take half an hour every day to walk outside. The fresh air and sun help boost your mood and eases stress. If you can’t get outside because the weather is bad, put on a Yoga video or a dance video and work out inside.
Eat a Healthy Diet
It’s tempting to go for quick meals and fast food when you’re busy caring for a parent with cancer. Don’t give in to the temptation. Healthy foods will help you feel better and avoid anxiety and stress. Antioxidants and foods rich in B vitamins help.
Get Enough Sleep
Make sure you’re getting enough sleep. Ideally, you want to get seven to eight hours of sleep each day. If you’re constantly falling short, you need to change that.
There are always going to be nights when you fall short of your sleep goals, but do all you can to keep those nights to a minimum. Go to bed at a reasonable hour and read for an hour to tire your mind out.
When the hour is up, turn off the lights and put on white noise. Shut your eyes, breathe deeply to help boost stress-busting chemicals, and imagine you’re in your favorite place and embracing the sights and sounds of that area. That should help you drift off quickly.
Don’t Forget to Take Care of Yourself
Don’t forget that you need to take care of yourself. Keep up with medical appointments. Get enough exercise. Take days off to visit with friends, run errands, and keep up with your household chores. This may require hiring caregivers for respite care to ensure your parents aren’t alone when you’re taking a break.
Hire professional caregivers to help your mom or dad with daily tasks like housework and meals. With the help of caregivers, you can focus the time you have with your mom and dad on having fun, going on outings, and attending medical appointments together. Call to learn more about caregivers and their prices.
If you or an aging loved-one is considering a Caregiver in Gotha, FL please contact the caring staff at Winter Garden Senior Home Care today. (407) 347-2050
Founder / Owner
Jennifer Talbot is the Co-Owner of Winter Garden Senior Home Care in Winter Garden Florida.The business opened on Plant Street in October of 2007 (formally known as Age Advantage).
Jennifer remains active in the business and enjoys personally meeting with families looking for professional, classy caregivers. She prides herself in taking the time to listen and appreciate the personalities and life experiences of people who wish to “age in place”.Her unique ability to match people with their ideal caregiver, combined with a strong sense of service is what makes her business so successful.
Mrs. Talbot is a current member and past president of the Winter Garden Rotary Club, past president of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary, active West Orange Chamber member, Recipient of the “Spirit of West Orange” Award 2017, Past Business Networking International Growth Coordinator, Past Committee member and founder of South Lake’s HINT, sustainer member of the West Orange Junior Service League, past board member for AGED, advisory board member for Elder Advocates, a United States Air Force brat, and proud mother of two college graduates.
Rebecca Lanterman
Owner
Rebecca has worked in the Central Florida medical community for over 10 years.She is a native of Winter Garden, Florida andhas a driving passion to serve our seniors.It has been said that Rebecca never meets a stranger.Her experience has been in Hospice, Hospitals, Nursing Homes and Assisted Living Communities where she faithfully served as a community liaison helping residents and families understand the myriad of long term care and healthcare options.
Rebecca is the mom of a little guy who is the twinkle of her eye.She can often be heard telling stories of traveling all around the country pulling her camper.To Rebecca, to live life is to touch it and experience it.Growing up in Central Florida afforded her some unique experiences like being a part of the “Magic” at Walt Disney World where she was a Walt Disney World Spirit Ambassador.She feels that this early indoctrination by The Walt Disney Company helped her understand the true value of serving others.To this day, she still has some of that Pixie Dust.Rebecca has also accomplished countless marathons and triathlons. After the sudden loss of her dad, her training partner, in 2012 she stepped away from the sport.But, as time has passed and healing has taken place, she is back to pursuing their dreams again.This time, her dad, her trusty training partner is keeping pace in her heart.It is from that willingness and drive that Rebecca has a keen understanding of the arduous and often treacherous course that our families are on.And, she is here to come along beside you and be with you each step, each stride, and each hurdle.It’s the old adage “life is a marathon and not a sprint”.She is here along with the team at Winter Garden Senior Home Care to be a part of your journey.
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