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Discover how to prioritize self-care while managing your finances with our Home Health Care Service in Connecticut, USA. Find balance and peace of mind today. abi resources 8 types of self care physical mental emotional spiritual social financial abi resources 8 types of self care physical mental emotional spiritual social financial abi resources 8 types of self care physical mental emotional spiritual social financial abi resources 8 types of self care physical mental emotional spiritual social financial abi resources 8 types of self care physical mental emotional spiritual social financial abi resources 8 types of self care physical mental emotional spiritual social financial 1/2 Teaching Self-care takes many forms and is a crucial piece of mental wellness. Checking your feelings during and after a self-care activity ca n help you know what works well for you. Some activities are nourishing, depending on how you are feeling that day. Here are eight types of self-care and examples to consider: PHYS ICAL SE LF-CARE Self-care has to do with fe eling physically well and maintaining physical health. • Sleep or rest • Stretching, walking, or exercise that feels good • Keeping medical appointments • Healthy food • Fresh air EMOTIONAL SELF-CARE Self-care involves attending to your emotions, finding empathy and self-compassion, and seeking help when needed. • Journal or talk it out • Stress management • Listen to or make music/art • Self-compassion • Counseling SOCIAL SELF-CARE Self-care has to do with a healthy family and social relationships. • Time with others (in person or virtually) • Healthy Boundaries • Balancing alone time and social time (or small groups and large groups) • Positive social media • Asking for help SPIRITUAL SELF-CARE Self-care has to do with religious beliefs or spirituality. • Connection • Prayer or meditation • Reflection • Attending worship services or groups (if applicable) • Nature PERSONAL SELF-CARE Self-care has to do with knowing and honoring yourself and what you enjoy. • Listening to yourself (getting out of autopilot) • Hobbies • Treating yourself • Trying something new • Getting to know yourself HOME ENVIRONMENT SELF-CARE Self-care involves maintaining a safe, functional, and comfortable home environment. • Safety • Security and stability • Cleaning and organizing (whatever that means for you) • Comfy space • Healthy living environment FINANCIAL SELF-CARE Self-care has to do with maintaining your financial goals and obligations. • Money management and budgeting • Saving • Seeking help or information • “Fun” money • Paying bills WORK, SCHOOL, CAREGIVING, OR OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES Self-care has to do with attending to your needs in the realms of work, school, caregiving, or other responsibilities. • Time management • Feeling productive and valued • Learning and developing skills (and seeking help when needed) • Healthy work boundaries and communication • Break time

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MFP ONLINE APPLICATION - CT MFP - CONNECTICUT MONEY FOLLOWS THE PERSON PROGRAM - MOVING FROM HOSPITAL TO HOME Connecticut - working together with DSS, DMHAS, BIAC, Allied Community Resources, Access Agency, CCCI, Social Services, Brain Injury, Hospital, Doctors, Nurses, Cognitive Behavioral Therapist, Special Education Qu'est-ce que le programme MFP et à quoi sert-il ? Le programme MFP aide une personne à financer et à organiser son déménagement hors d'un établissement médical. Il aide à mettre en place un logement, des produits de première nécessité, du matériel médical et des aides familiaux temporaires à domicile. MFP est une subvention de démonstration fédérale, reçue par le Département des services sociaux du CT des Centers for Medicare et Medicaid Services. Il a été décerné pour contribuer à rééquilibrer le système de soins de longue durée afin que les individus jouissent d'un maximum d'indépendance et de liberté de choix quant à l'endroit où ils vivent et reçoivent des soins et des services. Le programme s'appuie sur les programmes actuels en offrant des services communautaires améliorés et un soutien à ceux qui résident dans des établissements de soins infirmiers depuis au moins trois mois. Dans le cadre du MFP, CT recevra, pour ceux qui reviennent dans la communauté, une subvention Medicaid améliorée de neuf millions de dollars sur cinq ans, remboursée à 75 pour cent des coûts pour la première année de retour dans la communauté au lieu des 50 pour cent habituels. Ce soutien fédéral est une incitation financière pour le Connecticut à réduire le recours à des soins institutionnels plus coûteux pour les bénéficiaires de Medicaid. Cette approche est plus rentable pour les contribuables et devrait entraîner une amélioration de la qualité de vie des personnes âgées et des personnes ayant une déficience physique, développementale ou une maladie mentale. Les personnes qui reviennent dans la communauté ont le choix de l'endroit où elles souhaitent vivre, qu'il s'agisse de leur propre maison, de celle d'un membre de leur famille, d'un appartement ou d'une vie collective. Objectifs du MFP Augmenter les sommes consacrées aux services à domicile et communautaires. Augmenter le pourcentage de personnes recevant leurs services à long terme dans la communauté par rapport à celles vivant en institution. Réduire le nombre de sorties de l’hôpital vers des établissements de soins infirmiers pour les personnes nécessitant des soins après leur sortie. Augmenter la probabilité que les personnes retournent dans la communauté dans les trois premiers mois suivant leur admission dans un établissement Faire sortir les individus des institutions et les réintégrer dans la communauté Des plans de soins individualisés sont créés en fonction des besoins. Les coordonnateurs de transition du CCCI fourniront une assistance individuelle en matière de soutien communautaire, de navigation dans le système, d'accès aux ressources et aux modalités de logement.

Connect with Your Care Manager: Essential support in the CT ABI/MFP Community for seamless navigation and personalized care coordination. CT Community Care Medicaid MFP PCA ABI Care Management TRANSITION COORDINATOR ctcommunitycare HOUSIN 1/232 Social Security Administration Social Security Office in Willimantic Ste 19, 1320 Main St 06226, Wil Social Security Administration Social Security Office in Willimantic Ste 19, 1320 Main St 06226, Willimantic, Connecticut 1-877-405-0488, 1-800-772-1213, 1-800-325-0778 Social Security Administration Social Security Office in Waterbury Suite 1, 51 North Elm St 06702, Social Security Administration Social Security Office in Waterbury Suite 1, 51 North Elm St 06702, Waterbury, Connecticut 1-877-405-4874, 1-800-772-1213, 1-800-325-0778 Phone 1-855-626-6632 Connecticut CT Department of Social Services DSS MFP Money Follows the Person a Phone 1-855-626-6632 Connecticut CT Department of Social Services DSS MFP Money Follows the Person and ABI Waiver Program Fairfield Hartford Litchfield Middlesex New Haven New London Tolland Windham CT community care Home Health ABI Resources Social Security Administration Social Security Office in Willimantic Ste 19, 1320 Main St 06226, Wil Social Security Administration Social Security Office in Willimantic Ste 19, 1320 Main St 06226, Willimantic, Connecticut 1-877-405-0488, 1-800-772-1213, 1-800-325-0778 1/29

FAMILY CAREGIVERS - CONNECTICUT - CT BRAIN INJURY COMMUNITY SERVICES - ABI TBI Did you know? About 44.4 million persons in the U.S. are family caregivers 46 is the average age of a family caregiver 61% of family caregivers are women 4.3 is the average length of time (in years) that family caregivers provide care 59% of family caregivers are employed SOURCE: Caregiving in The U.S., National Alliance for Caregiving & AARP, Funded by the MetLife Foundation and the Mature Market Institute® Approximately 22.9 million households provide unpaid care to an adult family member or friend who is age 18 and older. On average, family caregivers provide 21 hours of care per week. This “free” care, however, is not without cost; many family caregivers feel isolated, stressed by balancing work, family, and caregiving, and perhaps even depressed. The value of family caregiving to society has been estimated to be $306 billion annually. Nearly 60% of those caring for an adult over age 50 are working, the majority of them full time. In the past, responsibilities for caregiving almost exclusively belonged to women, but currently about 39% of caregivers are men. SOURCE: Study by the Mature Market Institute® and National Alliance for Caregiving in cooperation with the National Association of Area Agencies on Aging In one important study done by the Mature Market Institute, those surveyed said they made at least one formal adjustment to their work schedule as a result of caring for a partner or other family member: 16% quit their job 20% cut back to part-time 22% took a leave of absence Respondents also stated that caregiving affected their ability to advance on the job: 29% passed up a promotion, training or assignment 25% passed up an opportunity for job transfer or Job relocation 22% were unable to acquire new job skills SOURCE: Findings from a National Study by the National Alliance for Caregiving and the National Center on Women and Aging at Brandeis University; Findings collected and issued by Mature Market Institute® called “MetLife Juggling Act Study: Balancing caregiving with work and the costs involved” – 1999 Nearly six in ten caregivers (59%) say they have worked at some time while they were actively providing care. Of these, six in ten (62%) say they had to make some work-related adjustments in order to help the person they care for. More than half (57%) of working caregivers say that as a result of their caregiving responsibilities they have had to go in (to work) late, leave early, or take time off during the day to provide care. SOURCE — Caregiving in The U.S., National Alliance for Caregiving & AARP, April 2004 Funded by the MetLife Foundation and the Mature Market Institute®

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ABI RESOURCES provides exceptional PCA personal care assistant services in Connecticut, ensuring quality care for individuals with acquired brain injuries. Our team of caregivers is dedicated to meeting the unique needs of each client, providing compassionate and re CT PCA PERSONAL CARE CONNECTICUT ALLIED CT PCA PERSONAL CARE CONNECTICUT CT PCA PERSONAL CARE CONNECTICUT CT PCA PERSONAL CARE CONNECTICUT ALLIED 1/6 APPLIQUER ICI The Personal Care Attendant (PCA) program is a valuable initiative that offers personalized care services to adults aged 18 to 64 who suffer from chronic, severe, and enduring disabilities. This program facilitates the opportunity for these individuals to remain in the comfort of their homes, thereby circumventing the need for institutionalization in long-term care facilities, nursing homes, or similar establishments. Personal Care Attendants are employed to aid program participants in carrying out their activities of daily living (ADLs), promoting an independent lifestyle within their own homes. Please note that there is a waiting list for enrollment into this program. Eligibility for the PCA program is determined through a two-part process. The first part, functionality, requires the demonstration of the applicant's need for hands-on assistance with at least three of the seven core Activities of Daily Living (ADLs). These essential ADLs include: Bathing – Assistance required for appropriate personal hygiene Dressing – Assistance required for appropriate attire Eating/Feeding – Assistance required for proper nourishment (excluding meal preparation) Toileting – Assistance required for proper restroom usage and subsequent personal hygiene Transfer – Assistance required for safe mobility between chairs or bed Medication – Assistance required for the preparation and administration of prescribed medication Behavioral – Daily supervision required to prevent self-harm or harm to others. The second part of the eligibility process pertains to financial criteria. Applicants must qualify for Medicaid by the time services are received. While applicants do not need to meet Medicaid's financial thresholds while on the PCA waiting list, they must have applied and qualified for Medicaid by the time they are selected from the waiting list. Personal Care Attendants, often referred to as PCAs, are a critical component of the healthcare sector. They provide one-on-one, in-home care for clients, enabling them to uphold their independence and live as comfortably as possible. Numerous PCA positions are available nationwide, offering a fulfilling career path for individuals who demonstrate compassion, patience, and a commitment to assisting others. Prospective PCAs must undergo an extensive interview process and may be required to pass a drug screening. In summary, Personal Care Attendants play a crucial role in healthcare, providing in-home support for individuals who require assistance with daily living activities. These roles are widely available and can offer a rewarding career for those with a passion for helping others. Applicants must successfully navigate a rigorous interview process, pass a drug screening, and present a professional resume.

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Discover ABI Resources' cooking skills classes for those living with and recovering from brain injuries. Gain independence and learn from brain injury survivors in Hartford and New Haven, CT. Private and virtual options available. Cooking Skills Training Teaching individuals how to cook is one of the best things we can do to prepare them for independent living. These supports offer skills that will get us going in the kitchen! Cooking Counts! As life skills teachers, one of our most important focuses is preparing individuals for independent living. One aspect of this is teaching individuals to feed and care for themselves and others. Learning how to cook is especially important. When teaching individuals cooking skills, we teach them about nutrition, self-care, safety, and planning. These lessons give some activities that will get individuals excited about cooking well. Planning Activities Part of cooking is learning how to plan menus thoughtfully. The activities in our sections will help individuals understand how important planning can be for cooking. Dinners for a Week Individuals practice in groups for this activity. We give each group a set of cookbooks or recipe websites to work with. Life skills trainers consistently explain and plan a week's worth of dinners for themselves. Individuals should take dietary restrictions into account when relevant. After individuals have chosen recipes, they make shopping lists based on their selections, and then they research the approximate costs of the ingredients they need. We ask them to make at least three changes to their plans in the interest of saving money. Next, individuals look back at their menus again with an eye toward nutrition. Each group writes up the nutritional benefits as well as the deficits in their planning. Plan to be Healthy Individuals select a partner and come up with a day's worth of meals that involve cooking. They plan breakfast, lunch, dinner and one or two snacks. Each meal involves some amount of hands-on preparation. The key is the total food for the day overall should meet nutritional guidelines for their age and gender. Once individuals have come up with a solid plan, they share and discuss the challenges and surprises that might have come up. Cooking Activities Of course, as important as planning is, it is even more useful to get individuals involved in actual cooking. These activities are safe, helpful, and meaningful for individuals' development. There are numerous other independent living skills taught at ABI Resources. Some of the services include Planning for the future, Healthy Relationships, Living Well with a Disability, Positive Attitudes and Overcoming Barriers, Art Expression, and Money Management. These are just a few of the many supported living services that are available. If you or a loved one is interested in meeting with ABI Resources, we loved to talk with you.

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