Thursday, January 13, 2011

10 Ways In Which A Caregiver Can Better Achieve Their Goals




Caring for others is both rewarding and difficult.  Remember, to properly care for others, you have to care for yourself first.

1.  Learn to take 1 hour a day for yourself, do something that is just for you.  Call a friend, read a book, luxuriate in a bath, take a walk, give your mind a rest!

2.  Try not to get involved in petty disagreements.  If the person you are caring for insists you wore a blue sweater last week, but you know that wasn't so, don't argue the point. (However, if these "mistakes" escalate, pay attention, this could mean other problems are brewing).

3.  Accept help from others.  If you always decline help, people will eventually stop offering.

4.  Make a list of things you could use help with.  Make sure your requests aren't overwhelming.  Maybe someone can pick up the milk or bread you're missing, the dry cleaning, a prescription or just come over for a short period of time so you can run out on an errand for yourself.

5.  If you are dealing with someone extremely forgetful, who constantly repeats themselves or asks the same questions over and over...take a deep breath and walk away for a few minutes.  Give yourself a break.

6.  Don't be too hard on yourself, if you lose patience, remember, you're only human. Apologise and move on.  Remember to forgive yourself as well!

7.  Attending a support group can be of great benefit.  If you're not sure where to go, try contacting the hospital in your area, social worker (if one is involved in your case) or go on line to see what's available in your community.

8.  Enjoy the small things.  If the person you're caring for is up for it, try baking some cookies, watch a favorite movie, look at picture albums, sit on the patio or just reminisce about happy times!

9.  Try to find things that will occupy you both.  Short outings, such as going for a drive, attending a class or discussion at a community center are a great change of pace and scenery.

10.  Last but not least, just try to take each day as it comes.  Don't overwhelm yourself by planning too much.  Remember to be kind, not only to the person you're caring for, but to yourself as well!

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BABY FOOD RECIPES

BABY FOOD RECIPES - CHICKEN HEARTS APPLE
Baby food recipes

Material:
250 grams of chicken liver
2 apples, peeled, seeded, chopped
1 carrot, peeled and cut into pieces
3 pieces potatoes, peeled and cut into pieces
2 stalks celery, chopped
3 tablespoons green peas

Directions:
1. Cook all ingredients until cooked.
2. Drain and puree (or chopped finely for children ages 8 months and up)

BABY FOOD RECIPES - FISH APPLE
Baby food recipes

Material:
2 pieces of fish fillets
2 apples, peeled, cut into pieces

Directions:
1. Boil the ingredients until cooked. Drain and puree.

Note:
For children 8 months, the food should not be crushed but only finely chopped. It is good to stimulate the growth of teeth and to train the muscles of the mouth and gums to bite.

BABY FOOD RECIPES - CARAPPEAR
Baby food recipes

Material:
2 stalks carrots, peeled, cut into pieces
2 apples, peeled, cut into pieces
2 pieces of pear, peeled and cut into pieces

Directions:
1. Kl Boil carrots for 10 minutes, then amsukkan apple and pear. Cook until soft.
2. Drain and puree (or chopped finely for children ages 8 months and up)

BABY FOOD RECIPES - steamed fish
Baby food recipes

Material:
1 snapper fillet (or other fish species, according to taste)

Directions:
1. Steam the fish until cooked and then mashed.
2. Can be mixed with pureed vegetables (carrots, broccoli, etc.).

BABY FOOD RECIPES - Broccoli POTATO
Baby food recipes

Material:
7 broccoli florets, discarding the stem
2 potatoes, peeled, cut into pieces
Chicken broth / meat taste (only boiled water chicken / meat, without salt or other seasonings)

Directions:
1. Steam the broccoli and potatoes until cooked.
2. Blend the two ingredients with the processor / blender.
3. Give the broth to taste.

BABY FOOD RECIPES - VEGETABLE INTERFERENCE
Baby food recipes

Material:
1 carrot, peeled, cut into pieces
1 piece of potato, peeled, cut into pieces
2 tablespoons green peas (can be replaced other green vegetables, eg broccoli,
zuchini, celery, etc.)
Chicken broth / meat taste (only boiled water chicken / meat, without garammaupun other seasonings)

Directions:
1. Boiled / steamed until cooked all the ingredients and puree.
2. Give the chicken broth / meat taste.

BABY FOOD RECIPES - CHICKEN SOUP
Baby food recipes

Material:
1 piece of chicken thighs, remove skin, cut meat into pieces (bones were not removed)
1 stalk celery, chopped
2 potatoes, peeled, cut into pieces
1 stick carrot, peeled, cut into pieces
2 tablespoons green peas
500 ml water

Directions:
1. Cook all ingredients until cooked.
2. Discard the chicken bones, then puree all ingredients

BABY FOOD RECIPES - puree CARROT
Baby food recipes

Material:
2 medium carrots, peeled
Boiled water to taste

Directions:
1. Steam the carrots until tender then puree. Add water as needed.
2. Presentation: Give the carrot puree as single or mixed foods
with pulp POTATO / SWEET POTATOES porridge.

BABY FOOD RECIPES - pea puree
Baby food recipes

Material:
250 grams of fresh or frozen peas

Directions:
1. Boil peas until cooked and then mashed.
2. Strain the rough skin so do not take part inedible.
3. Presentation: Give peas puree as a single food or
mixed with porridge POTATO / SWEET POTATOES porridge.