What Long-term Caregiving May Be Doing to Your Health

Most of us don't regret our years of caregiving and likely wouldn't do much differently if we could change it, but there are consequences. A study by Ohio State University in conjunction with the National Institute on Aging has shown that adult children caring for their parents, as well as parents caring for chronically ill children, may have their lifespan shortened by four to eight years. Read the full article on HealthCentral about how, without intervention, long-term caregiving can shorten your life: Purchase Minding Our Elders: Caregivers Share Their Personal Stories – paperback or ebook “I hold onto your book as a life preserver and am reading it slowly on purpose...I don't want it to end.”  Craig William Dayton, Film Composer Over 50 experts can guide your caregiving journey when you won this virtual summit. click the image to learn more: Related articles Where Is the Line Between Caregiver Stress and Burnout? Living While Dying: A Short Film Featuring Role Models for Dying Well (Minding Our Elders®) Unearned Guilt Intrinsic to Most Caregiving (Minding Our Elders®)                Related StoriesLong-term Caregiving May Shorten Life Up To Eight YearsDementia Service Dogs an Idea That Should be GrowingBe Kind but Firm about Mother's Place in Family's Life 
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