A Well-Deserved Break: Right at Home Cedar Rapids Takes Part in Caregiver Wellness Day

It was our pleasure to be a presenting sponsor for Caregiver Wellness Day provided by Heritage Area Agency on Aging on November 4, 2024 at the Hotel at Kirkwood Center in Cedar Rapids! This is a yearly event organized by Heritage Area Agency on Aging, a nonprofit organization offering a multitude of services and resources, to honor family caregivers in the community. Caregiving is a huge job, and this day offered inspirational and educational speakers, chair massages, a delicious lunch, and time to socialize with other caregivers in need of support and respite. 

As a sponsor we were able to share our information about our services and how they can take some stress away from the family caregivers and provide a well-deserved break. It is so important for caregivers to take care of themselves!  A wonderful quote was shared by one of the speakers, Dr. Jim Coyle of Cedar Memorial, “Self-care is giving the world the best of you instead of what’s left of you.”  So many caregivers carry guilt or worry if they take time away from their loved one, but it is truly a necessity!  If you are one of these special caregivers, give us a call to discuss how we can assist with achieving the best of you!