5 Positive Effects of Providing Long-term Care

After decades of caregiving, I’ve experienced some negative effects as noted in 5 Negative Effects of Long-term Caregiving. However, I’ve also experienced positive effects that continue to give me pleasure and enhance my life. I saved the positive aspects of caregiving for the second article because, having recently written about the ill effects on our health caused by negative thinking, it seemed more authentic to me as a writer. Also, as a person, when possible I like to concentrate on the positive. Below are a few of the many things that I feel I have gained, and still am gaining, from long-term caregiving. Read full article on HealthCentral about how caregiving can affect people in a positive manner: Support a caregiver or jump start discussion in support groups with real stories - for bulk orders of Minding Our Elders e-mail Carol I'm honored to be among over 50 presenters in this summit who want to help make your caregiving journey easier. Click the image to learn more:                 Related StoriesAlzheimer's Is Only One Type of Dementia Though It's the Most Common TypeGroup Singing Offers Multiple Benefits for People with DementiaPlaying Along with the Realities of Dementia World 
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