Family caregiving is an informal and unpaid role that serves a valuable function in a household, community, and the larger society. And more than 63 million Americans are family caregivers, spread across every state and community. Despite that prevalence, though, myths about caregiving still persist. Here are 7 of them, plus their counter beliefs, as well as links to … [Read more...] about 7 Myths About Caregiving
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Care for the Caregiver: Prioritizing Your Loved One and Yourself
Finding time and energy to care for yourself can be challenging for anyone at any time. But add a full- or part-time role as a caregiver to your list of responsibilities, and that challenge becomes even greater. Your loved one may need significant attention, day in and day out. Your routine changes, as you juggle established priorities and new caregiving-related ones. And you want to be at … [Read more...] about Care for the Caregiver: Prioritizing Your Loved One and Yourself