Caregiver for Multiple Elders Tells the Tale

...I hope, through my work with caregivers, that I can help others do what I didn’t do for myself. I hope to help them learn the importance of self-care. One article in particular that I wrote for Healthcentral.com brings home the fact that long-term caregiver can shorten the life of a caregiver by eight to 10 years. This information comes from a well-respected study done by Ohio State University.   Read more on HealthCentral about how a veteran caregiver waded through the sometimes rough waters of caring for multiple elders: Support a caregiver or jump-start discussion in support groups with real stories - for bulk orders of Minding Our Elders e-mail Carol    Related articles Celebrating Love: Dementia Caregivers Talk About How They Do It (Minding Our Elders®) Humor Acts as Armor Against Caregivers' Grief (Minding Our Elders®) Family Caregivers May Be Able to Take Tax Deductions So See If You Qualify                Related StoriesIs Dementia As Hard on the Caregiver as the Person with the Disease?Tips for Refreshing the Caregiving Routine for Both Care PartnersLife Can Be Hard: Phrases for Caregivers to Live By 
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