It’s time to step outside, take a deep breath of air and enjoy springtime! You may be a Family CareGiver, a CareGiver taking care of a client, or an individual needing care. Regardless, a dose of sunshine does wonders. On those sunny springtime days, you can see the bright colors of the season in the sky, flowers, grass, trees, birds, and all your nature surroundings.
Several years ago, a bedbound elderly woman was becoming more and more depressed and she was cooped up in the house. Throughout her entire life she had been go-getter as a mom of two, grandmother, nurse, and wife of a veterinarian. She loved animals, nature and being outdoors. But after many years of being on the go, she was bedbound…what choice does she have but to stay inside in bed?
Her outside-the box thinking daughter found a solution. She contacted the health ministry of a local church, made a donation and brought home a hospital bed. Like most hospital beds, it had features like wheels and the ability to adjust for comfort. The daughter, professional CareGiver, and family friend transferred Mom to the mobile bed and wheeled her out to the patio. She watched her dog play and run on the green grass. She enjoyed the birds flying to birdfeeder. She was able to appreciate her peach colored roses growing near the house. The bright colors of spring and her nature surroundings did wonders for her mood and state of mind. In addition, being outside gave her daughter the opportunity to see joy in her mother’s eyes.
No matter what may be experiencing in life, the spring time air kissing your skin brings a renewal to your mood and emotions. Step outside and experience springtime!
Your CAREjourney Guides,
Staci Witten & Liz Applegate
Friday the 2nd, 2010 at 9 a.m.
