As a result of a devastating stroke, my parents provided 24 hour care to my grandmother in their home for two years. The health and financial consequences to my parents were all very real. My parents benefited from a foundation of good eating habits, an active lifestyle, and a strong family and friend support group. According to Lindquist, Snyder, & Tracy (2014) diet, exercise, stress management, social support and quality sleep are foundations of holistic self-care. Even with this foundation, they experienced the stress of
As a result of a devastating stroke, my parents provided 24 hour care to my grandmother in their home for two years. The health and financial consequences to my parents were all very real. My parents benefited from a foundation of good eating habits, an active lifestyle, and a strong family and friend support group. According to Lindquist, Snyder, & Tracy (2014) diet, exercise, stress management, social support and quality sleep are foundations of holistic self-care. Even with this foundation, they experienced the stress of