Caregiver Guilt

Caring for the Caregiver: Protecting Caregiver Mental Health

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Women concerned about protecting caregiver mental health stand in community together on the beach.

You’ve heard the saying, “It takes a village.” But what happens when the villagers — the caregivers — are exhausted? If you’ve ever skipped your own checkup because your dad had one, or eaten dinner over the sink because you didn’t have time to sit down, you already know: caregiving takes more than love. It … Read more

Why You REALLY Need Help as a Family Caregiver – and Why It’s So Hard to Accept

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A woman is feeling stressed and overwhelmed to indicate that you need help as a family caregiver.

The laundry is piling up, your calendar is packed with medical appointments, and a full night’s sleep? You can’t even remember the last time that happened. Then, someone—maybe a friend, a neighbor, or even a professional—offers to step in, knowing you need help as a family caregiver. And what do you do? You smile, wave … Read more

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