Caregivers Share Their Experiences and Insights To Help Other Caregivers

Long-term caregiving can be isolating and lonely, which is why peer support is so vital to a caregiver’s mental, emotional, and physical health. More than a decade ago, I searched for other caregivers with whom I could share my journey and discovered that connecting was difficult. This experience led me to write “Minding Our Elders: Caregivers Share Their Personal Stories." Thankfully, during this past decade, because of technology along with other awareness efforts, caregiver support has exploded with resources and professional help. 
Read the full article on HealthCentral about how caregivers help other caregivers:
Carol Bradley Bursack is the Candid Caregiver
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Source: Minding Our Elders - April 5, 2019 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Carol Bradley Bursack Source Type: blogs