Caregiver Support is Closer Than You Think
Dr. Christopher Rosik
Caregiving is a critical job. When someone is an older senior, becomes ill, disabled, or living with a mental disorder, it is a blessing to have a family member who is able and willing to care for them. Yet, caregiver health is often placed on the back burner. This is understandable, but never a good idea. For example, research suggests that among elderly spousal caregivers, roughly 10-20% may die before the spouse for whom they are caring. Self-care in this context can be one of the best ways to sustain caring for your loved one. Many caregivers are adult women (although there are male caregivers) with jobs and families who...
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