Caregiver Burnout Is A Chronic Problem

Dear Candid Caregiver: My mom passed two years ago and my dad hasn’t done well since. Recently he had a stroke. My sister, who lives 1,000 miles away, came out for mom’s funeral, and she also visited for a few days after dad’s stroke, but she has a job and a family and couldn’t stay long. Now, dad’s been diagnosed with vascular dementia. Realistically, I’m the sole caregiver. Read the full article on HealthCentral for tips on how to deal with your caregiver burnout: Carol Bradley Bursack is the Candid Caregiver MedicareFAQ – Medicare Resource Center Support a caregiver or jump-start discussion in support groups with real stories - for bulk orders of Minding Our Elders e-mail Carol                  Related StoriesWhen Should You Go Public with an Alzheimer's Diagnosis?Is Your Aging Parent on Too Many Meds?Did You Know That Respecting Elders' Dignity May Require Accepting Risk? 
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