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aregivers often run the risk of needing caretaking themselves because they often put their loved ones’ needs ahead of
their own. It’s an easy thing to do, to let one’s needs go unmet in order to address the needs of others. This month’s feature article, “Conscious Caregiving,” takes a look at ways caregivers can get help honoring their own needs while still meeting their loved ones’ needs. If you’re not a caregiver, odds are you know people who
are. Author Deborah Shouse also gives tips on ways to help the conscious caregivers you know. Often it’s a catch-22 situation:
Give too much and be drained; give too little and feel guilty. Finding help is one of the ways Home Helpers of St. Paul can bring relief. Even
those who don’t want to give the role of caretaking to anyone else can still get assis- tance with other responsibilities, such as housekeeping, laundry and errands. People who may need outside help, even occasionally, may want to start finding companies to interview right away. That way, assistance will be at hand when needed, and will prevent struggling at the last minute to find an appropriate company that is trustworthy, likeable, affordable, dependable and caring. I’d like to highlight some upcoming events in September and October. First, we
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have a free open house hosted by Normandale Community College’s Integrative Health Education Center, on Saturday, September 13. Next is the Holistic Expo, which is free and open to the public, on Saturday, September 20. This event takes place at the Meta- morphosis Center, in Burnsville. Also, on Sunday, October 5, there will be the Presence: Summit at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, in Chaska. More information about these exciting events (and more) can be found in our News Brief section. Finally, I would like to encourage our wonderful Natural Awakenings readers to shop local as much as possible. The dollars spent at local retailers, especially inde- pendently owned ones, helps keep those dollars in the community. There are two places to get more information on the importance of shopping local. One is MetroIBA. com and the other is
The350Project.net, which promotes shopping at three indepen- dent retailers and each month and spending just $50 total. It’s an easy way to support our local economy. Here’s to back-to-school, fall campfires, new routines and healthy living. Also, remember, in the midst of busy daily life, to take care of yourselves.
Jackie Flaherty, Publisher
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