How To Gain More Hours In Your Day

Jeremy Nachtigall • November 20, 2021

Are you providing care to a loved one? How many times have you heard the words, “take care of yourself”? You see it in print, you hear it in TV commercials, your friends tell you. But do they even know what that means? As a caregiver, you’re on call 24/7, you’re running to the store, you’re on the phone with the bank and troubleshooting bills. On top of that, you have a family and a career that both demand your time. But as we all know, there are just so many hours in the day. 


I think what they’re trying to tell you is to take a step back and breathe. Give yourself some “me” time. Allow yourself to go out for dinner with your friends, to go to the movies, or find a place that brings you peace. And be ok with it. 

Compassion fatigue is real. Caregiving takes a toll. It can be lonely and frustrating. Finding the right balance in life with all of the demands and challenges pulling in so many directions can seem impossible. Sometimes, the thing that really helps is having someone to really listen to you as you talk through your daily frustrations. 


As a Daily Money Manager, it’s my job to listen to family caregivers and work with them to create that “me” time by bringing focus and structure to their daily challenges such as paying bills, handling disputes, looking out for fraudulent activity, advocating for your loved one, submitting insurance claims, researching appropriate Long Term Care facilities, or just  navigating the eldercare landscape. My clients seek me out if they live a distance from their loved one and they can't always be there to help. Others will use my services if they simply have too much on their plate and still other folks may just need a break from the daily tasks. Don’t be afraid to ask for help. You’re not alone. Speak to a professional who is in the business of helping, like a Daily Money Manager. The services that we provide can bring you the relief that will restore balance to your life. 

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