It doesn’t matter whether the caregiver role was thrust upon you without much warning or you have slowly slid into it. Either way, the role of adult caregiver can be rather overwhelming, causing feelings of isolation, anxiety, sadness, trepidation, frustration and even resentment.
These feelings are normal and not at all uncommon and you can expect [...]
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Six General Strategies for the “Newbie” Adult Caregiver
Agency Versus Private Health Care – Pros and Cons
When people start out giving care to a sick family member, they usually assume that they will be able to handle the responsibility on their own and on an ongoing basis. In reality, however, this is seldom the case.
Often, people who require care deteriorate in their health, and as time passes, more and more care [...]
Caregivers and the Family Medical Leave Act
Emergencies can crop up regarding a loved one, particularly if there is a sudden illness or health issue that renders that loved one incapable of caring for themselves. While you may not need to quit your job to set up caregiving for your loved one, you will likely need some time off to initially care [...]
