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My guest today, Rayna Neises (Nigh-sis) has a passion for coming alongside those in a season of caregiving. Her experiences of walking both of her parents home, and into the arms of Jesus started her on a journey with a deep desire to help others who find themselves overwhelmed as a caregiver. She's now a certified coach who can help you navigate your caregiving season. She's authored a book, No Regrets, Hope for your Caregiving Season and the focus is to do just that, help you meet the demands of caring for others and not loosing yourself in the process. I love how she puts it, helping people find a way to honor the person they're caring for, walking them all the way home with no regrets and still have a life to walk back into. You'll need to listen to all the different options for balancing the ever changing demands on a caregiver's day. And while Rayna's parent's diagnosis of Alzheimers had an end to her caring season, all of her knowledge, insight and practical advice would be super beneficial for those who are caring for loved ones over an extended period of time. Instances where there is no closure; they're living with uncertainty as to how long they will be caring for their loved ones. The longer the caregiver role the more important it will be to put Rayna's suggested practices in place and use them on a regular basis. The natural relationship of caregiving can include parents caring for children, spouses caring for each other, friends who step in to care well. Rayna is also the host to her podcast, A Season of Caring where her guests share their knowledge and experience, about the subject of caregiving and they too provide hope, encouragement and resources in addition to all that Rayna has available on her website: https://raynaneises.com/ Here are some of the topics we touched on: Rayna challenges the traditional definition of a caregiver, advocating for a broader understanding that includes anyone who provides care and support to others, whether they are paid professionals or family members. Rayna reminds us that Caregiving is not a static role but one that ebbs and flows with the ever changing caregiving demands. Rayna makes the point that it's important to recognize when making adjustments are necessary. Whether it's reallocating time, seeking help, or making pivotal decisions about care etc. We talked about how important it is to build a support network. It's essential, whether it's through family, friends or hired caregivers. Rayna points out ways to build a support system saying this approach not only eases the caregiver's burden but also enriches the caregiving experience for everyone involved. I delved into what it means to finish the caregiving task well and with no regrets. To me, the thought of that being a possibility (and Rayna is proof that it is possible), is an incredibly comforting outcome to being a caregiver. We talked about embracing flexibility and options. I love this because Rayna's journey teaches us that caregiving decisions are not set in stone. The ability to pivot and explore options, whether in living arrangements or daily routines, can lead to better outcomes for both the caregiver and the person receiving care. Ultimately, Rayna's message is one of living without regrets. By being intentional in your caregiving roles, making informed decisions, and allowing room for change, caregivers can look back on their experience with a sense of fulfillment and peace. Rayna's story is a testament to the power of love, resilience, and faith in transforming the caregiving journey into a season of growth, peace and no regrets. If you are in the midst of a caregiving season or if you find yourself in a caregiving role, listen in and let Rayna speak some beautiful encouragement to you today! Live Loved and Thrive! Sherrie Connect with Rayna: Email: Rayna@ASeasonofCaring.com Coaching Services/Support Groups/Education workshops etc: https://www.aseasonofcaring.com/ Caregiver Wellbeing Check-In: This free resource is a pop up (it will appear on the page as you visit her coaching website): https://www.aseasonofcaring.com/ Book - No Regrets, Hope for you Caregiving Season: https://www.aseasonofcaring.com/no-regrets-hope-for-your-caregiving-season/ Podcast: A Season of Caring: https://www.aseasonofcaring.com/podcast/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMNeQw8WKnxWal4Qp3G5OBg Content Magazine: https://www.aseasonofcaring.com/content-magazine/ Bio: Rayna Neises is Certified coach and author of “No Regrets:  Hope for Your Caregiving Season”. With the rich tapestry of her life, from the fields of her family farm to the heart-wrenching experience of losing both parents to Alzheimer's disease, Rayna has crafted her calling into a mission that lights the way for others. As a devoted wife, a cherished Graham, and a loving stepparent, her life is a testament to the power of faith and family. Rayna's professional journey as a Certified Coach, speaker, and Author offers a beacon of light to those navigating the complexities of life and caregiving. Her voice resonates not only through the pages of her book but also through the airwaves as the host of "A Season of Caring Podcast," where she delves into conversations that help caregivers live content, love well and care without regret in their caring season. Rayna also extends her reach and compassion through "Grannies Talkin' Dementia Podcast," a platform where she shares insights, stories, and support for those affected by dementia, bringing understanding and hope to a community that cherishes every memory and moment. In every word she writes and every conversation she leads, Rayna Neises embodies the essence of living a life with no regrets, embracing each season of life with grace, faith, and a heart full of gratitude.

Join me, Savy for Episode 5 of Season 12, with Rayna Neises Certified Coach and Author of No Regrets: Hope for Your Caregiving Season & Caregiver Advocate and the creator of The Negative Space, Allison Breininger! The Caring Caregiver Show, brought to you by Gimme A Break and sponsored by Givers Guides online magazine, your guide to Caregiving! We're here to bring back the joy of Caregiving, we're here to connect you to the resources that you need, because you DESERVE some "CARING"From this Episode:Rayna Neises - Certified life coach, speaker, author, and bloggerThe Negative Space - Changing the way caregivers are seen and supported Our Resources:Gimme A Break - Non-profit for caregivers aiming to bring back joy to caregiving, free weekly support sessions offering caregivers a chance to relax, renew, resource and revive. Register or register a caregiver for a break.Givers Guides Magazine - The complete caregiver resource guide. Get your first issue today, as 100% of all profits are donated to support Gimme A Break.Your Host:Savy Makalena - founder of Gimme a Break and Givers Guides Connect with the Caring Caregiver Show:Facebook Page: Caring Caregiver ShowInstagram: caringcaregivershowWebsite: www.caringcaregivershow.comFacebook Group: Click here to join

Rayna is a certified coach accredited by the International Coach Federation. Rayna focuses on supporting professional Christian women who are caring for their aging parents. She is also a dementia educator and hosts the A Season of Caring Podcast. She wrote the book "No Regrets: Hope for Your Caregiving Season". Rayna is dedicated to supporting caregivers and ensuring that both they and their parent are seen, not forgotten, and care for, not neglected. Rayna Neises is a city girl turned farm wife, grandmother to 7, and mom to 3 adorable dogs. Website: www.aseasonofcaring.com Email: rayna@aseasonofcaring.com    

Rayna Neises comes to us from the heartland of Kansas to share her experience as a former caregiver for parents with dementia. She is the author of No Regrets: Hope for Your Caregiving Season. She also hosts the podcast "A Season of Caring," and is the publisher of "Content Magazine: Finding God in Your Caregiving Season." Our conversation focuses on her belief that caregiving is "a season of life," and the necessity of finding support to navigate its challenges. She offers valuable insights for caregivers who may feel overwhelmed and isolated, and emphasizes the importance of self-care and setting boundaries. Her book, podcast, and magazine offer further support for caregivers seeking to maintain their identity and find moments of respite amidst the chaos. In this podcast, you will: Embrace the enlightening concept of caregiving as a pivotal life season, rather than a mere duty;Learn how to navigate the complex landscape of dementia care unveiling truths that may transform your understanding of caregiving;Acknowledge the urgent need for advanced planning and transparent conversations around personal care choices;Discover that faith-based support groups may offer much-needed comfort in this demanding journey About Rayna Neises Rayna Neises understands the joys and challenges that come from a season of caring. She helped care for both of her parents during their separate battles with Alzheimer's over a thirty-year span. She looks back on those days now with no regrets – and she wishes the same for everyone caring for aging parents. To help others through this challenging season of life, Rayna has written No Regrets: Hope for Your Caregiving Season, a book filled with her own heart-warming stories and practical suggestions for journeying through a caregiving season. She is an ICF Associate Certified Coach with certifications in both Life and Leadership Coaching from the Professional Christian Coaching Institute. She is also the host of “A Season of Caring Podcast” and a passion speaker. Rayna lives on a farm in southeast Kansas with her husband, Ron, and small pack of adorable dogs. She is the baby of her family, but most would never guess that. A former teacher, she enjoys crafts of all kinds and spending time with her grandkids most of all. Connect with Rayna Facebook.com/ASeasonofCaringRaynaNeises Linkedin.com/RaynaNeises Instagram.com/RaynaNeises Pinterest.com/thcoaching Twitter Website Book About the Podcast AlzAuthors is the global community of authors writing about Alzheimer's and dementia from personal experience to light the way for others. Our podcast introduces you to our authors who share their stories and insights to provide knowledge, comfort, and support. Please subscribe so you don't miss a word. If our authors' stories move you, please leave a review. And don't forget to share our podcast with family and friends on their own dementia journeys. We are a 501(c)(3) charitable organization totally reliant on donations to do what we do. Your generosity will help cover our many operating costs, which include website hosting and maintenance fees, service charges to keep things running smoothly, and marketing expenses to promote our authors, expand our content, improve our reach, and more. Our ongoing work supports our mission to lift the silence and stigma of Alzheimer's and other dementias. To sustain our efforts please visit https://alzauthors.com/donate/ . Thank you for listening. We are a WCN Featured Podcast. Proud to be on The Health Podcast Network. Want to be on the podcast? Here's what you need to know. AlzAuthors.com Shop our Store

Register for Everything You've Always Wanted to Know About Living with Dementia September 1 at 10:30 AM EST Watch the June 2021 episode on YouTube *** Rayna Neises comes to us from the heartland of Kansas to share her experience as a former caregiver for parents with dementia. She is the author of No Regrets: Hope for Your Caregiving Season. She also hosts the podcast "A Season of Caring," and is the publisher of "Content Magazine: Finding God in Your Caregiving Season." Our conversation focuses on her belief that caregiving is "a season of life," and the necessity of finding support to navigate its challenges. She offers valuable insights for caregivers who may feel overwhelmed and isolated, and emphasizes the importance of self-care and setting boundaries. Her book, podcast, and magazine offer further support for caregivers seeking to maintain their identity and find moments of respite amidst the chaos. In this podcast, you will: Embrace the enlightening concept of caregiving as a pivotal life season, rather than a mere duty;Learn how to navigate the complex landscape of dementia care unveiling truths that may transform your understanding of caregiving;Acknowledge the urgent need for advanced planning and transparent conversations around personal care choices;Discover that faith-based support groups may offer much-needed comfort in this demanding journey About Rayna Neises Rayna Neises understands the joys and challenges that come from a season of caring. She helped care for both of her parents during their separate battles with Alzheimer's over a thirty-year span. She looks back on those days now with no regrets – and she wishes the same for everyone caring for aging parents. To help others through this challenging season of life, Rayna has written No Regrets: Hope for Your Caregiving Season, a book filled with her own heart-warming stories and practical suggestions for journeying through a caregiving season. She is an ICF Associate Certified Coach with certifications in both Life and Leadership Coaching from the Professional Christian Coaching Institute. She is also the host of “A Season of Caring Podcast” and a passion speaker. Rayna lives on a farm in southeast Kansas with her husband, Ron, and small pack of adorable dogs. She is the baby of her family, but most would never guess that. A former teacher, she enjoys crafts of all kinds and spending time with her grandkids most of all. Connect with Rayna Facebook.com/ASeasonofCaringRaynaNeises Linkedin.com/RaynaNeises Instagram.com/RaynaNeises Pinterest.com/thcoaching Twitter Website Book About the Podcast AlzAuthors is the global community of authors writing about Alzheimer's and dementia from personal experience to light the way for others. Our podcast introduces you to our authors who share their stories and insights to provide knowledge, comfort, and support. Please subscribe so you don't miss a word. If our authors' stories move you, please leave a review. And don't forget to share our podcast with family and friends on their own dementia journeys. We are a 501(c)(3) charitable organization totally reliant on donations to do what we do. Your generosity will help cover our many operating costs, which include website hosting and maintenance fees, service charges to keep things running smoothly, and marketing expenses to promote our authors, expand our content, improve our reach, and more. Our ongoing work supports our mission to lift the silence and stigma of Alzheimer's and other dementias. To sustain our efforts please visit https://alzauthors.com/donate/ . Thank you for listening. We are a WCN Featured Podcast. Proud to be on The Health Podcast Network. Want to be on the podcast? Here's what you need to know. AlzAuthors.com Shop our Store

Rayna Neises, your host, welcomes back Jammie Johnson. Jammie is an academic advisor, Wyandotte- Leavenworth Areawide Advisory Council on Aging member, motivational speaker, and certified caregiver. She has cared for both her parents and an aunt. Jammie is also the founder of The Caregiver's Friend where she provides resources, tips, and strategies to help caregivers navigate their caregiving journey with peace. She shares the following insights based on her caregiving journeys:[3:28] Caregiving often begins well before you realize it.[5:05] When invited to doctor's appointments, you know things have changed, and they are comfortable letting you into their personal space.[5:45] Don't get frustrated. [7:07] As a caregiver, we sometimes feel like nobody notices.[8:10] Being a caregiver can be rewarding, and the opportunity allows for tremendous growth.[10:19] God showed up with an abundance of peace and support.[13:41] Carve out time every day to take care of yourself.[15:36] Connect with Jammie online at her website www.thecaregiversfriendkc.com and on Facebook in the private group The Caregiver Crew (https://www.facebook.com/groups/thecaregivercrew).This episode was brought to you by No Regrets: Hope for Your Caregiving Season. Check out the special gift set available at www.noregrets-book.com. It would make a great gift for your mom, grandmother, aunt, or anyone you know who is caring for someone they love.

This week I speak with Rayna Neises who understands the joys and challenges that come from a season of caring. She helped care for both of her parents during their separate battles with Alzheimer's over a thirty-year span. She says she can look back on those days now with no regrets – and she wishes the same for everyone caring for aging parents. Rayna is the author of No Regrets: Hope for Your Caregiving Season, creator of Content Magazine, an ICF certified coach, the host of “A Season of Caring” podcast, Positive Approach® to Care (PAC)Independent Certified Trainer and speaker who is passionate about offering encouragement, support, and resources for regret-free caring aimed at preventing family caregivers from aimlessly wandering through this important season of life. Rayna lives on a farm in southeast Kansas with her husband, Ron, and a small pack of adorable dogs. She is the baby of her family, but most would never guess that. She is a former teacher who enjoys crafts of all kinds and spending time with her grandkids most of all. We look at Rayna's life from her childhood up to her current ministry and see clearly the hand of God working in her life! She is an amazing resource for those who find themselves in a season of caring for others. You won't want to miss this inspiring episode!http://www.aseasonofcaring.com/ *Theme Music “Blessed Time” by Ketsa 

Rayna Neises author of No Regrets: Hope for Your Caregiving Season, ICF certified coach, Positive Approach® to Care Independent Certified Trainer, the host of “A Season of Caring” podcast, and speaker is passionate about supporting daughters and sons in a season of caring with their aging parents. Rayna lost both of her parents to Alzheimer's disease twenty years apart. After her season of caring for her dad through his journey, she founded A Season of Caring where she offers regret-free resources, encouragement, and support aimed at preventing family caregivers from aimlessly wandering through this important season of life. Rayna lives on a farm in southeast Kansas with her husband, Ron, and a small pack of adorable dogs. She is the baby of her family, but most would never guess. In her free time, Rayna enjoys crafts of all kinds and spending time with her grandkids most of all. ✨A few highlights from the show: 1. Caregiving is a new season and you can't do all that you did in your season before. You have to make room! 2. Set clear expectations for in-home care providers. Share routines and document things so they are aware of your expectations. However, identify expectations for yourself first and write them down. 3. When you become a caregiver you are managing. 4. Gift your favorite caregiver CARE for the Caregiver affirmation cards. Give some encouragement

This week, Rayna Neises, your host, speaks with Betsy Wurzel Sloan.  Betsy is a retired nurse and teacher's aide who now has her own talk show. She is the caregiver for her special needs adult son, and she has helped her mother-in-law, father, and husband as they experienced Alzheimer's. Through the journey with her husband, Betsy feels that she found her gifts, power, and voice. She now works to raise awareness of Early Onset Alzheimer's with her mission to help no one walk the journey alone during caregiving or after. Betsy provides the following insights:  (5:00)  Live your life and enjoy it while taking your loved one out as much as possible.(5:41)  It can be easy to sit in a heap and feel sorry for yourself, but that is not going to do you or anyone else any good.(7:11)  With Alzheimer's, know that today is the best day you have, so go ahead and take advantage of that.(9:26)  Self-care is not an option.(12:59)  We need to validate and acknowledge our feelings and have a ‘pity party.'(14:19)  Remember that it does not matter what other people think.(16:55)  Knowledge is power.(18:25)  You know your loved one so go with your gut instinct.(21:19)  We all need to learn about the dying process.(25:13)  Find Betsy's show, ‘Chatting with Betsy' on Spotify, Streaker, Apple, Pod Chasers, and join her Facebook group #KickAlzheimersAssMovement | Facebook(26:07)  This episode was brought to you by ‘No Regrets: Hope for Your Caregiving Season.' Check out the special bundle, including a signed copy of the book, available for purchase at No Regrets: Hope for Your Caregiving Season - Rayna Neises: A Season of Caring.

Rayna Neises, ACC, host, shares two important tools to help caregivers manage the stress that can be experienced while caring for a loved one.  She shares examples and insight on reframing and “Both/And” Thinking:[2:21]  When we frame our experience with good in mind, it is easier to see the good[4:26]  Reframing helps you to see all of the picture, not just one little part.[5:15]  Take a deep breath and notice if ‘your camera is zoomed in' or your perspective is distorted.[5:39]  Reframing will help you strengthen your mental resolve.[6:36]  “Both/And” Thinking vs. “Either/Or” Thinking[7:50]  Unlike compromise which requires giving up something to agree, “Both/And” Thinking let's both exist together.[9:37]  Read more at: “Both/And” Thinking, Say What? – Undaunted [10:34]  “Both/And” Thinking creates breathing room and helps you to appreciate what you have lost and to appreciate what you have now.This episode has been brought to you by No Regrets: Hope for Your Caregiving Season. Purchase your signed copy and special bundle by visiting www.NoRegrets-book.com.  Once you have read it, please consider leaving a review at any major retailer or Goodreads.

This week, Rayna Neises, your host, speaks with Susanne White.  Susanne was able to care for her parents and venture out on a caregiving journey that would change her life.  She is now a blogger and author of the book, ‘Self Care for Caregivers' which will be released in early September.  Susanne shares her experience, strength, and hope with others so that they can survive caregiving with grace and empowerment.  She provides the following insights:  (5:07)  When caregiving, if you are trying to control or manipulate, your loved one will know that.(7:11)  Being more self-aware can help manage the fear.(9:02)  Caregivers cannot fix it all but can help it be as good as possible.(12:00)  Ask, ‘Do you want to be right?' or ‘Do you want to be happy?'(15:00)  Just like warriors, caregivers fight each day for their loved ones.(17:13)  Not being consulted or included in the conversation can be annoying for the person being cared for.  (19:32)  Take a few moments to look for the blessings.  (20:00)  Get your copy of Susanne's book containing 140 hacks for caregivers on her website, www.caregiverwarrior.com, or at all major retailers starting September 6th.(22:22)  This episode was brought to you by, ‘No Regrets: Hope for Your Caregiving Season.' Check out the special bundle available for purchase at No Regrets: Hope for Your Caregiving Season - Rayna Neises: A Season of Caring.  

Rayna Neises, ACC, host, reflects on her interview from last week with Pastor Rick Craig (Episode 129) and the discussion related to end-of-life preparations.  In his book, When It's Time: End-of-Life Planning at Any Age: Make it Part of Your Legacy.  Rayna shares more information on dealing with these tough issues related to end-of-life preparations:[2:09]  Know the difference between palliative care vs. hospice and that things have changed over the past 20 years.[3:30]  Understanding that palliative care might be an option for your loved one can be helpful.  [4:00]  Make sure wills are finalized, and that Advanced Directives and Do Not Resuscitate Orders are in place.[4:37]  Find helpful information at www.nia.nih.gov about making decisions for someone else at end-of-life.[6:30]  ‘Substituted Judgement' and ‘Best Interests' are two ways of helping to make decisions that you do not have black and white information about.  [9:23]  Ask specific questions that help you examine all the options.[12:21]  An Ethical Will (How To Write An Ethical Will | Everplans) is a will that shares your beliefs, values, and life lessons for future generations.  This episode has been brought to you by No Regrets: Hope for Your Caregiving Season. You can find it at all major book retailers and once you have read it, please consider leaving a review.

Our guest, Rayna Neises, has the story no one wants to have. Rayna  lost both of her parents to Alzheimer's disease 20 years apart.  Her mom was diagnosed when she was just 16, living 12 years with the disease.  Her dad lived 14 years with the disease being diagnosed just 6 years after her passing. But even still, Rayna feels blessed to be able to share her family's story of journeying through Alzheimer's Disease in her book No Regrets: Hope for Your Caregiving Season. Rayna understands the joys and challenges that come from a season of caring. She helped care for both of her parents during their separate battles with Alzheimer's over a thirty-year span.  And she is able to look back on those days now with no regrets – and she wishes the same for everyone caring for aging parents.No Regrets: Hope for Your Caregiving Season, is a book filled with her own heart-warming stories and practical suggestions for journeying through a caregiving season.Rayna is an ICF Associate Certified Coach with certifications in both Life and Leadership Coaching from the Professional Christian Coaching Institute.  She is the host of “A Season of Caring Podcast” and a passion speaker.Rayna lives on a farm in southeast Kansas with her husband, Ron, and small pack of adorable dogs. She is the baby of her family, but most would never guess that. She is a former teacher and enjoys crafts of all kinds and spending time with her grandkids most of all.  Facebook.com/ASeasonofCaringRaynaNeisesLinkedin.com/RaynaNeisesInstagram.com/RaynaNeisesPinterest.com/thcoachinghttps://twitter.com/raynaneiseshttps://www.ASeasonofCaring.comhttp://www.NoRegrets-book.comSupport the show

Rayna Neises understands the joys and challenges that come from a season of caring. She helped care for both of her parents during their separate battles with Alzheimer's over a thirty-year span. She is able to look back on those days now with no regrets – and she wishes the same for everyone caring for aging parents. To help others through this challenging season of life, Rayna has written No Regrets: Hope for Your Caregiving Season, a book filled with her own heart-warming stories and practical suggestions for journeying through a caregiving season. Rayna is an ICF Associate Certified Coach with certifications in both Life and Leadership Coaching from the Professional Christian Coaching Institute as well as a Positive Approach® to Care (PAC)Independent Certified Trainer. Keep reading...

This week, Rayna Neises, your host, speaks with Toni Fisk. Toni has been in the food and hospitality industry for over 35 years and is now an author. She is also a professional speaker with multiple dementia certifications as an educator and trainer working with professional care partners and family members. As a Certified Dietary Manager and a Senior Living Dining Operations Consultant, she has a deep commitment to education and enlightenment in the care of persons living with dementia. Toni shares the following insights: (5:13)  If you engage the person and have them participate in the menu selections, it makes for a happier person.(6:00)  They want something that tastes great, has a nice texture, the hot food is hot and the cold food is cold, and it is served on time.(8:10)  Part of working with our elderly is understanding them, their roots, and their upbringing.(10:00)  Regardless of the presentation (pureed, soft, ground, fine dice), we can still have flavorful food.(14:00)  People need to change their mindsets about how they interact and behave with people living with dementia.(15:14)  Check the environment:A wheelchair should go underneath the tableCheck the placement of plates and bowlsNotice any tremorsUtilize nice clothing protectorsKeep the volume on tv and radio downReduce idle chit chat(19:00)  Need to make mealtime a successful activity for them to eat.  (21:52)  Toni's book, Dining with Dignity: Unlocking the Mystery of Dementia and Dining, is available on Amazon and Barnes and Noble.  You can contact Toni directly through her website at www.dinnerwearhc.info(23:15)  No Regrets: Hope for Your Caregiving Season is turning 1!  A walkthrough is starting on June 6th.  There is still time to sign up at www.aseasonofcaring.com 

Rayna Neises, ACC, host, reflects on the topic of celebrating the season of caring for a senior adult from last week's interview (115) with Jenn Chan. Rayna continues with that theme and looks at how this can help caregivers.[1:47]  There is so much involved in making the milestone decision to become a family caregiver.[3:00]  Four areas to think about:[3:20]  Do this season the way that works best for you and your family . . . Give yourself permission to find what works for you.[5:41]  Self-care . . . Be kind to your future self.[7:43]  Grief . . . The feeling when things are not what we thought they would be.[11:05]  Resources . . . Take on the label to open the door.[11:21]  Coaching[13:00]  Newsletter[13:17]  www.aseasonofcaring.com[13:52]  Caregiving.com Champion[14:46]  No Regrets: Hope for your Caregiving Season Book Group [15:43]  Continue to look for what you need to make the caring season the best that it can be.

Rayna Neises, ACC, host, discusses support groups, what might be keeping you from being a part, what to expect and various kinds of groups. [1:48] What could be holding you back from joining a support group:[2:10] Feeling that you will be put on the spot and must share your story[3:00] Feeling uncertain regarding what you would share about your loved one and concerned that others will be critical[4:00] Thought that you would feel depressed or sad hearing other's stories[5:19] Not knowing what to expect[6:00] When choosing a support group, it is important to find a good fit.[6:32] Groups should have a structure they follow.[8:16] Why attend?[9:16] Reduce isolation[10:00] Relieve stress[10:35] Gain education[11:26] Become more balanced[14:15] Friendships[15:09] Different kinds of groupsPeer-Peer or MutualAssociation GroupsIn-PersonOnlineFacebook[16:17] Try out the group to be sure it is a good fit. If it is not, do not be afraid to leave it and try a different one.[16:43] Visit aseasonofcaring.com and find out more about Rayna's free monthly support group or Nourish for Caregiver's faith-based weekly support group.[17:17] In June, join her book study via her Facebook group to find support through her book, No Regrets: Hope for Your Caregiving Season.

Today, I have the pleasure of introducing you to certified coach and author Rayna Neises. Rayna is my go-to resource when it comes to those who are in a season of caregiving. What is caregiving? It's simply a season of caring for someone else. For some of you, this means caring for a child with special needs, for others it means taking care of someone who is chronically ill or after they have surgery and need someone helping to take care of them. In Rayna's case, it was caring for her dad after he was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. I feel like so many of us miss opportunities to love our friends well through this season of caring for a loved one. Because so much of their time is taken up by caring for an aging parent or another loved one, it's easy for us to let feelings of jealousy or bitterness get in the way. We miss our time with them, sure. We miss the way they used to serve at church. It makes sense. But friends, do you have any idea what they are going through? How much their life might have changed? I am so excited for Rayna to share more of her story with us, and you guys, she packs in so many practical stories and examples… so much wisdom. So whether you are a friend of someone in a caregiving season, or if you are the one caring for someone else right now, you will learn so much from my conversation with her. Let's dive in to my conversation with Rayna Neises. Kari   MEET RAYNA: Rayna Neises author of No Regrets: Hope for Your Caregiving Season, ICF certified coach, PAC Trainer, the host of “A Season of Caring” podcast, and speaker who is passionate about supporting daughters and sons in a season of caring with their aging parents. Rayna lost both of her parents to Alzheimer's disease twenty years apart. After her season of caring for her dad through his journey, she founded A Season of Caring Coaching where she offers regret-free resources, encouragement, and support aimed at preventing family caregivers from aimlessly wandering through this important season of life. Rayna lives on a farm in southeast Kansas with her husband, Ron, and small pack of adorable dogs. She is the baby of her family, but most would never guess that. She is a former teacher and enjoys crafts of all kinds and spending time with her grandkids most of all. CONNECT WITH RAYNA: Website – go here for information on her book, podcast, support groups, and coaching services Facebook LinkedIn Resource: Tips for Finding Peace in a Full Life Caring Quiz   CONNECT WITH KARI: >> Spiritual Direction: Recognize God's presence in your pain http://lovedoesthat.org/spiritualdirection >> Soul Care Group: Monthly email with soul care practices http://lovedoesthat.org/soulcaregroup

Guest: Rayna Neises Ministry/Workplace: A Season of Caring   Life is full of changing seasons – sometimes we experience seasons of growth and abundance, and sometimes we experience seasons of drought and difficulty. But no matter what the season is, we know for sure it has a beginning and an end. Sometimes the change can be abrupt and other times, oh so subtle. In today's show, we talk with Rayna Neises, author of No Regrets: Hope for Your Caregiving Season and founder of the nonprofit A Season of Caring, about walking through difficult seasons with hope… especially when those seasons involve caring for a sick or dying loved one. Remember, God doesn't waste our experiences, and in this show, we hear how He is using Rayna now to help others live with no regrets. Resources from Today's Show: Rayna Neises organization, A Season of Caring, has tons of FREE resources for finding peace that can be found at aseasonofcaring.com/peace. Rayna can't imagine this season without her faith, and we hope the same is true for you so you can finish the season with no regrets. Our Current Reads: No Regrets Hope for Your Caregiving Season by Rayna Neises Encouraged or motivated by today's show? Tell us about it! Tag @sheWorks4Him on Facebook or Instagram with your story! You can also leave a comment or submit a question to 866-713-9675 866-713-WORK. Quarterly we will answer questions from YOU, so fill up the listener line with your thoughts and questions! Connect with us at www.sheWorks4Him.com and on social media.  All links are on the website.

Rayna Neises, Certified Coach, Author of "No Regrets: Hope for Your Caregiving Season," discusses finding your caregiving team with Caregiver SOS on Air cohosts Carol Zernial, a nationally recognized gerontologist, and veteran broadcaster and attorney Ron Aaron.

Rayna Neises, Certified Coach, Author of “"No Regrets: Hope for Your Caregiving Season," discusses finding your caregiving team with Caregiver SOS on Air cohosts Carol Zernial, a nationally recognized gerontologist, and veteran broadcaster and attorney Ron Aaron. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rayna Neises is the author of “No Regrets: Hope for Your Caregiving Season, certified coach, the host of “A Season of Caring” podcast, and speaker who is passionate about supporting daughters and sons in a season of caring with their aging parents. Rayna lost both of her parents to Alzheimer's disease twenty years apart. After her season of caring for her dad through his journey, she founded A Season of Caring Coaching where she offers encouragement, support, and resources aimed at preventing family caregivers from aimlessly wandering through this important season of life.

No Regrets: Hope for Your Caregiving Season – Part 1Rayna Neises, ACC, host, and Karen Weaver, PCC, co-host, take some time to discuss Rayna's book available June 1, 2021 at all major retailers. When considering types of care, explore all your options.  Think, “What else could this look like?”You must be willing to ask people for support.It is important to find medical professionals who will listen and try to understand the struggle.You want to be their advocate, their voice, and to fight for them, but you also want to know when it is time to let go.Grief will be harder than you think.Visit www.noregrets-book.com to find extra resources and to sign up for an opportunity to walk through the book with Rayna in a community-based setting.

Rayna Neises, ACC, host, and Karen Weaver, PCC, co-host, take some time to reflect on Rayna's caregiving journey with both of her parents who had Alzheimer's.  She also shares details on her book.When memory is a concern, it is natural to think of the worst possible outcome.Alzheimer's impacts people differently and is not just memory problems.  Mom struggled with: Visual processing that affected depth perceptionLosing verbal skillsHallucinating When caregiving, help to do what is needed vs. trying to be their parent.The difficult step of taking the keys away can be eased by providing rides and allowing the person to remain active. Seek out companies that provide this service or utilize ride shares.Watch for charities taking advantage by asking over and over for donations.Review plans every six months to ensure things are working well for all involved.Helping to care for your parent can provide the opportunity of spending time together allowing you to enjoy them and have fun. “No Regrets: Hope for Your Caregiving Season” is available now on e-book/ Kindle edition.  The softcover will be available in all major retailers on June 1st.Visit www.noregrets-book.com to find the retailers carrying the book and qualify for pre-order bonuses through May 31st.  Also, you can visit the site and fill out a form and receive a signed copy as well as some additional free resources.Not every story looks the same and no process is the perfect fit for every family.  This is offered as an experience and an opportunity for you to think, ‘What could my outside the box solution look like?”  It needs to look like what works for you and your family.

SHOW NOTES Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/SoKBdIeE3Hc (https://youtu.be/SoKBdIeE3Hc) Rayna Neises understands the joys and challenges that come from a season of caring. She helped care for both of her parents during their separate battles with Alzheimer's over a thirty-year span. She is able to look back on those days now with no regrets – and she wishes the same for everyone caring for aging parents. Rayna is the author of No Regrets: Hope for Your Caregiving Season, an ICF certified coach, the host of “A Season of Caring” podcast, and speaker who is passionate about offering encouragement, support, and resources aimed at preventing family caregivers from aimlessly wandering through this important season of life. Rayna lives on a farm in southeast Kansas with her husband, Ron, and small pack of dogs. She is the baby of her family, but most would never guess that. She is a former teacher and enjoys crafts of all kinds and spending time with her grandkids most of all. Connect with Guest:  https://www.aseasonofcaring.com (https://www.aseasonofcaring.com) Facebook.com/ASeasonofCaringRaynaNeises Linkedin.com/RaynaNeises Instagram.com/RaynaNeises http://pinterest.com/thcoaching (pinterest.com/thcoaching) Free Offering www.aseasonofcaring.com/chapters/ Download the first 2 chapters of my new book, No Regrets: Hope for Your Caregiving Season. No Regrets: Hope for Your Caregiving Season shares Rayna Neises' personal heart-warming stories and practical suggestions for journeying through one's caregiving season. It will be in bookstores on June 1st, 2021. Host:  Carine Camara  website: http://carinecamara.com/ (carinecamara.com)  instagram: http://instagram.com/carinejcamara (instagram.com/carinejcamara)  facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carinehealing (https://www.facebook.com/carinehealing)  Music Credits: Laughing Matters- https://laughingmusic.com (https://laughingmusic.com)

In this Episode I am joined by Rayna Neises who share about why building a caring team is so important.  She shares personal stories about her own experience being a Caregiver to her father and how that really made it apparent to her of the importance of listening to your loved one and caring for them in the best possible way. She talks about how knowing the dynamic of your team and what they thrive at can best support all of you through the process of your caregiving season. She created a quiz to help caregivers find out their caregiving style to support them on their journey.She share about her book No Regrets: Hope for your Caregiving Season which you can pre-order now at major retailers. Below you can find all the ways you can connect with Rayna Neises Rayna@ASeasonofCaring.comhttps://www.ASeasonofCaring.com Facebook.com/ASeasonofCaringRaynaNeises Linkedin.com/RaynaNeisesInstagram.com/RaynaNeisesPinterest.com/thcoaching

Caring for our loved ones can be a most rewarding gift to our loved ones and ourselves, or quite daunting. In this episode, Rayna shares her experience and insights on how to make the most of our time with our aging parents and how to work within a team for your own good and theirs. She is honest about the need for us to protect ourselves and our time so that once our parents pass, we have our own life still intact. She has written a book for caregivers, hosts a podcast and does coaching to support and guide people in their season of caregiving. She has been quoted as saying, "There is finality that's coming as you walk with them to the end, but there doesn't have to be hopelessness in it all. Everyone ages, and you will reach the end of your life someday, and that's okay. There can be joy, hope, and love in the midst of this final journey." Ways to Connect with My Guest: Visit Rayna's website www.ASeasonOfCaring.com Get her book No Regrets: Hope for Your Caregiving Season is due out June, 2021. Preorders are available now. Ways to Connect with Me: Visit my website www.tamaraortegel.com. Join my facebook group Stepping Into Health. Follow me on instagram @tamaraortegel Find me on LinkedIn Tamara Ortegel Learn about Juice Plus+ & Tower Garden Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tamara-ortegel/support Become a sponsor: https://py.pl/119pVT --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tamara-ortegel/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tamara-ortegel/support

In Episode 133, we get to interview the author of No Regrets: Hope for Your Caregiving Season. Rayna is also a Certified Coach and Public speaker. She reminds us of the importance of treasuring what we have, to stop and smell the roses. It's a lesson I (Boyd) needed to be reminded of. Rayna gives us words of encouragement at the end of our time together by leaving us with this: "It might be hard, but it will be worth it!" aseasonofcaring.com

Rayna Neises, ACC, host, introduces her new cohost, Karen Weave, and they reflect on 2020 and what is to come for 2021.Welcome, Karen!  She is currently in a caregiving season helping both her dad and her husband.  Listen to Karen's story in last week's reposted interview which was the #1 downloaded installment in 2020 for the A Season of Caring Podcast.2020 helped us to evaluate what is important and to embrace what matters.  “No Regrets: Hope for Your Caregiving Season” will be released in June and is available now for preorder.  Stay tuned as Rayna will be sharing specials for listeners.There is no way to do what you need to do to support a loved one if you are suffering.You do not know what self-care looks like or means if you do not ask the question and really understand what you need and how not having it impacts you.Learn how to embrace all seasons of life by finding the joy in the suffering and recognizing the moments of blessing.Hope is so important in the middle of the season.  Remember there is hope, you will make it, and you can do it without regrets.Opportunity to share your story in 2021.COVID is not going to be over soon, so embrace doing things differently.Legacy building is important, so pick up the camera and capture the treasured moments in pictures and videos.The podcast hit 1,000 downloads!  Thank you to the listeners.  Take a moment to write a review so others will be able to find it too.

Rayna Neises, your host, provides a special message in celebration of National Family Caregiver Month and Thanksgiving. She also shares some exciting announcements for 2021.  November is National Family Caregiving Month. Cheers to you all! This time of year, we are especially thankful for the opportunity to serve and to create memories with our loved ones. Although traditions change with time and circumstances, we can benefit from taking a moment to enjoy the blessing of the love and the food and the laughter that we have each year.Our brains are wired to affirm our beliefs, so having an attitude of gratitude helps us to find the positive in our lives and to be thankful.Change is part of life, so focusing on things that you can impact can help you from feeling overwhelmed, give you peace, and allow you to celebrate the season more joyfully. A new co-host will be joining the podcast in 2021 as Aly steps away to focus on little Thea and motherhood. ‘No Regrets – Hope for Your Caregiving Season' is available now for preorder and in stores in June 2021.There is hope during this season of caring.