Cleaning and Caregiving - Simple Solutions to Make Both Your Lives Easier

<p>Cleaning and caregiving are both draining tasks by themselves. And wanting to "do right" by the loved one caregivers often put their own needs last and end up with what is known as compassion fatigue. To clean and care for another, self-care for caregivers is paramount. Here are a few tips and a few resources to make the cleaning part of caregiving easier.</p> <p>Today's Ask a House Cleaner sponsor is Savvy Cleaner Training and certification for house cleaners and maids. (https://savvycleaner.com/join) And your host today is #AngelaBrown</p> <p>*** PROMISED LINKS AND GOOD KARMA RESOURCES ***<br /> The Apartment - https://alzfdn.org/theapartment/<br /> 24/7 Support Hotline - https://www.alz.org/norcal/helping_you/24_7_helpline<br /> Respite (Temporary Care) https://www.alz.org/norcal/helping_you/additional_resources<br /> Dementia Support Groups in Your Area - https://www.alz.org/norcal/helping_you/support_groups<br /> Self-Care for Caregivers - https://amzn.to/3ET2Yyx<br /> These good karma links connect you to affiliated sites that offer products or services that relate to today’s show. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Your support pays our production costs to bring you these free daily tips. THANK YOU.</p> <p>*** CLEANING AND CAREGIVING CHAPTERS ***<br /> 0:00 - The cleaning caregiving connection is not something you prepare for.<br /> 0:20 - Meet Angela Brown the House Cleaning Guru<br /> 0:57 - How do you clean up after adults who have lost coordination?<br /> 1:35 - How do you navigate the varying stages of dementia as a caregiver?<br /> 2:03 - Where do you find support groups for dementia caregivers?<br /> 3:03 - What changes do you need to make to your living space?<br /> 3:26 - What kind of enzyme spray do you use to remove odors and body protein stains? UR-in-Control https://amzn.to/3dLr7Lz<br /> 3:43 - Self-care for caregivers so you can continue loving others.<br /> 4:16 - Minimize your stuff to avoid confusion and trip hazards<br /> 5:09 - Put pictures on everything to prom