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When Kids Have to Act Like Parents, It Affects Them for Life

By Cindy Lamothe — 2017

Some people who have to be responsible for their siblings or parents as children grow up to be compulsive caretakers.

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When and How to Say “No” to Caregiving

Being able to say, “No, I can no longer continue to provide care in this way,” may not only save the caregiver from emotional and physical burnout, but can also open up opportunities of shared caregiving responsibilities with others while deepening the level of honesty and openness in the...

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Deborah Colgan
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Emotional Side of Caregiving

Whether you become a caregiver gradually or all of sudden due to a crisis, or whether you are a caregiver willingly or by default, many emotions surface when you take on the job of caregiving.

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Donna Schempp
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The Sandwich Generation: When Caregiver Seems to Be Your Only Role

Both working and non-working caregivers are likely to experience stress associated with “sandwich” caregiving.

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Family Caregiver Alliance Staff
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How to Hire a Cancer Caregiver

Hiring outside help can bring respite for everyone’s benefit.

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Janie McQueen
2020
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40 Resources for Adult Children Caring for Aging Parents

More adults these days find themselves becoming a caregiver for a family member, especially as the older demographic continues to grow. According to the Family Caregiver Alliance, 85% of caregivers look after a relative or other loved one, and 42% of them care for a parent.

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Senior Lifestyle staff
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Balancing Work, Life and Caregiving: You Can’t Go It Alone

Try your best to remain open to all possible solutions and communicate honestly with the people in your life.

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Keith Washington
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The Nonstop Juggle of Compound Caregiving

Ways to stay afloat when you are providing care for multiple people at the same time

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Amanda Singleton
2020
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Caregiver Stress: Tips for Taking Care of Yourself

Caring for a loved one strains even the most resilient people. If you’re a caregiver, take steps to preserve your own health and well-being.

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Mayo Clinic Staff
2020
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