When Caregiving Turns into Self Neglect
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Q. I am concerned about my mother, Sharon. She is a caregiver for my 92-year-old grandmother, who lives with her and my father, who is not in the best of health himself. I saw my mother the other day when I stopped by for a visit. She looks emaciated and sleep deprived, and her personal hygiene is taking a toll. I feel bad saying this, but I stopped calling her because when I do, she complains a lot. I
know how devoted she is as a caregiver and daughter, but I think it is affecting her own health. I’m going over there with my husband and children for Mother’s Day on Sunday. What advice can I give her, or what do you suggest I can do to help her?
Critter Corner: Do Caregivers Have a Higher Life-Expectancy?
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I read somewhere that caregivers have a higher life-expectancy than non-caregivers. With all of the stress that goes into caregiving, how can this be true?
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Critter Corner: Dispelling Myths About Medicaid
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