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Women Connect

Healthy Living. Impactful Giving.

Impactful Giving: Support Women's Health

Thanks to everyone who made a gift at our Caring for the Caregiver event to strengthen women’s health.

Your generosity will increase access to care and education, supporting programs like Methodist Mobile 3D Mammography that make women's health care more accessible to everyone in our community.

It's not too late to donate. Every gift you make – any size – will make a difference for women in our communities.

Interested in becoming one of our Women's Health Sponsors? Visit MethodistHospitalFoundation.org/SupportWomensHealth

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Caring for the Caregiver | Resources

To ensure you have this important information at your fingertips, we're providing eco-friendly online resources from our Women Connect event, Caring for the Caregiver.

You may not have the title of caregiver, but so many of you are doing the work of caregiving every day. We appreciate everyone who joined us—and brought friends and family—for practical tips, expert advice and free experiences to boost your health.

A special thanks to our expert panelists:

  • Chris Vejnovich, DNP, APRN-CNS, AGCNS-BC, CDP, CADDCT, PCCN-K, Clinical Nurse Specialist, Methodist Hospital

  • Tori Hudson, MS, LIMHP, Behavioral Health Therapist, Methodist Community Counseling Program

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Care Partner Connection

Caring for a loved one can be rewarding, but it can also bring physical, mental and emotional challenges.

Methodist's free Care Partner Connection program offers practical guidance, helpful resources and support for caregivers. 

Each virtual session explores a different topic, from managing stress and difficult emotions to navigating care options and community resources.

Download a schedule of upcoming dates and topics.

Learn more and register for a session
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Plan Ahead. Give Yourself and Your Loved Ones Peace of Mind.

Some of the most important conversations about health care happen before they're needed.

Methodist's free Advance Care Planning Packet can help you start those conversations, document your wishes and make difficult decisions a little easier for those you love.

For more information about advance directives, choosing someone to make health care decisions on your behalf and communicating your wishes, explore Methodist's advance care planning resources.

Download the Free Advance Care Planning Packet

For more information about topics covered during our panel discussion and additional avenues of support, check out these resources.

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6 Tips to Prevent and Beat Burnout

When you're focused on caring for others, it's easy to overlook your own needs. 

Learn how to recognize signs of burnout, manage stress and make time for your well-being.

Explore self-care tips
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Methodist Clinic Offers Support to Alzheimer's Patients & Caregivers

If you're caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease, you know the emotional toll that comes with it. 

You know how hard it is to witness them put things where they don’t belong, get lost while driving to a familiar destination, forget names and dates that have long been ingrained or ask the same questions over and over.

The Methodist Geriatric Assessment Clinic is here to help caregivers and families recognize what they can and can’t control, and provide as much education and access to support as possible. 

Learn more
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Help for Cancer Caregivers

You don't have to navigate caregiving alone.

When someone you love has cancer, connecting with others who understand can make a difference. 

A Time to Heal offers free online support groups where caregivers can share experiences, find encouragement and feel less alone.

The support group can help cancer caregivers with:

  • Exhaustion from balancing caregiving and daily life
  • Isolation from friends and support systems
  • Coping with caregiver burnout, stress, guilt and anxiety
More information
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Casting for Recovery

Are you or someone you love navigating breast cancer? 

Casting for Recovery offers free, nature-based retreats that bring women together for relaxation, emotional support and connection.

Through fly fishing, wellness activities and shared experiences, participants can recharge, build friendships and find encouragement from others who understand their journey.

Nebraska retreats are held at Ponca State Park.

Learn more about Casting for Recovery

More Helpful Resources 

Eldercare Resource Handbook

The Eldercare Resource Handbook provides a comprehensive list of services, programs and other resources available for seniors in Omaha and Lincoln.

Online versions of the Handbook

Emotional Wellness Checklist

Emotional wellness is the ability to successfully handle life’s stresses and adapt to change and difficult times. Download this Emotional Wellness Checklist for tips for improving your emotional health.

Emotional Wellness Checklist

Physical Therapy Resources

Our partners from the Methodist Physical Therapy Department also shared resources at our Caring for the Caregiver event, including information about the Driver Rehabilitation Program and the Specialized Dementia and Memory Support Program. 

More Information: Methodist Physical Therapy

Taking care of others starts with taking care of yourself. Whether you're caring for a loved one or navigating your own health concerns, remember that your well-being matters, too. Don't put off getting the care and support you need.

  • Primary Care: Staying on top of your own health is important, especially when you're caring for someone else. If you need a primary care provider, visit BestCare.org.
  • Cancer Care and Support: Methodist Estabrook Cancer Center offers comprehensive cancer care and supportive services, including Harper's Hope, for patients and their families.
  • Mental Health Support: Caregiving can take an emotional toll. If you need someone to talk to, Methodist Community Counseling Program offers accessible, affordable mental health services to help you navigate life's challenges.

Recipes from Our Women Connect Event

  • Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Protein Bites

    Makes 24 servings

    Download a copy of the recipe.

    Ingredients

    • 3 cups rolled oats (with or without gluten)
    • 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder
    • 1 cup peanut butter(or any other nut/seed butter)
    • 1/2 cup maple syrup
    • 1/4 cup chocolate chips (optional)

    Directions

    • Combine oats with protein powder in a large bowl.
    • Add in peanut butter, syrup and any optional ingredients.
    • Form the dough into two dozen small balls. (It’s easier if you wet your hands or coat them with cooking spray.)
    • Refrigerate for about five minutes until set.
    • Store in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to four weeks. You can also freeze them for up to six months.

    Nutrition Facts

    • Calories: 98
    • Carbohydrates: 12g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Fat: 5g
    • Sodium: 57mg
    • Potassium: 131mg
    • Fiber: 2g
    • Calcium: 32mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Net Carbs: 10g

    Serving Size: 1 protein ball

    Allergen Information

    Contains: Peanuts
    May contain: Dairy, Soy, Gluten (depending on ingredients used)

     

     

    Dairy-Free Blueberry Banana Overnight Oats

    Makes 1 serving

    Download a copy of the recipe.

    Ingredients

    • ½ cup sweetened almond milk
    • ½ cup old-fashioned oats
    • ½ Tbsp chia seeds
    • ½ banana, mashed
    • 1 tsp agave syrup
    • 1 tsp lemon zest
    • ½ cup fresh blueberries

    Nutrition Facts

    • Calories: 309
    • Fat: 5.3g
    • Sodium: 95mg
    • Total Carbohydrates: 76g
    • Fiber: 10g
    • Sugar: 43g
    • Protein: 10g

    Serving Size: 10.8 oz

    Allergen Information

    Tree nuts (almond milk)

     

     

     

    Apple Cinnamon Muffins

    Download a copy of the recipe.

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup Complete Muffin Mix
    • ¼ cup water
    • 1 tsp cinnamon
    • ¼ cup canned diced apples

    Nutrition Facts

    • Calories 240kcal
    • Carbohydrates 40g
    • Protein 3g
    • Fat 1.5g
    • Sodium 285mg
    • Fiber 1g
    • Sugar 35g

    Serving Size: 1 muffin

    Allergen Information

    Wheat, milk, eggs, may contain soy

     

     

     

     

    Gluten-Free Apple Cinnamon Muffins

    Download a copy of the recipe.

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup Gluten Free Muffin Mix
    • 1 tsp cinnamon
    • ¼ cup oil
    • ½ cup milk
    • 1 egg
    • 1 cup diced apples

    Nutrition Facts

    • Calories 280kcal
    • Carbohydrates 47g
    • Protein 3g
    • Fat 6g
    • Sodium 360mg
    • Fiber 1g
    • Sugar 18g

    Serving Size: 1 muffin

    Allergen Information

    Milk, eggs

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