by Julie Theado | Dec 20, 2023 | Uncategorized
Jennie Arter recently joined FAIRHOPE Hospice & Palliative Care as the development manager. She has held several positions throughout her career including being part of the marketing medical field for 14 years. In her role at FAIRHOPE, Arter will focus on building relationships in philanthropy in order to support patients and their families.
As a native Ohioan, born and raised in Lancaster, Ohio, Arter has a firm commitment to her community. She graduated from Lancaster High School, as did her husband and three sons. Along with her sons, she, and her husband Steve, were blessed with a daughter, Elizabeth Rose (Beth).
“We are overjoyed to have Jennie on our team,” said Kristin Glasure, President & CEO of FAIRHOPE. “She brings a unique skill set to our team and has a deep understanding of non-profits. I am impressed with her passion for improving the quality of life for others. We look forward to introducing Jennie to our wonderful patients and families.”
Arter developed a keen sense of devotion to the non-profit sector as a beneficiary of generous support while raising their four children, especially when it came to her medically fragile daughter, Beth. This experience gave her a deep appreciation for how non-profits seek to improve the quality of life for others.
by Julie Theado | Dec 20, 2023 | Uncategorized
By Kristin Glasure, FAIRHOPE President and CEO
Establishing boundaries defines what you are willing to do, how you want to be treated, and how you want people to behave around you. Establishing your expectations is your strong hopes or principles that a certain event will occur or that you will obtain the desired outcome.
It’s important for everyone to understand the power and need of setting boundaries, but it is especially critical for caregivers. It helps prevent burnout and additional stress. It permits you to ask for help. No one can do it all, and protecting your well-being while caring for a loved one is equally important.
Caregivers, ask yourself a few critical questions:
- When was the last time you got a full eight hours of sleep?
- When was the last time to ate a healthy meal?
- When was the last time you asked for help without feeling guilty?
If you struggled to answer these questions, it is time to consider your own needs and set boundaries. Being a caregiver doesn’t mean you need to skip out on life. Caregivers deserve to have hobbies, get enough sleep, and exercise. Boundaries can help meet the caregiver’s needs.
That leads us to – how to set boundaries. A good first step is to connect with peers who can help. Or you can communicate your boundaries to your family or friends.
Wherever you are on the caregiving spectrum, it is important to remember boundaries are not cruel but critical and expectations are not meaningless but meaningful. When put in any situation where you may need boundaries remember:
- The power of saying no.
- Catch stress early.
- Communicate.
- Get support when needed.
- Feel your emotions.
- Set realistic boundaries for your expectations or goals.
We understand setting boundaries can be difficult for some and easy for others. We also understand every situation is different, but everyone deserves to avoid burnout physically and mentally and have their boundaries respected. When in doubt take a step back and evaluate if you need to set boundaries or respect boundaries. Do not miss our last blog in our Methods to Reduce or Prevent Caregiver Stress article on making legal and financial plans!
