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

By Family Caregiver Alliance Staff

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

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The Unexpected Journey of Caring: The Transformation from Loved One to Caregiver

With a foreword by Judy Woodruff, The Unexpected Journey of Caring is a practical guide to finding personal meaning in the 21st century care experience. Personal transformation is usually an experience we actively seek out—not one that hunts us down.

Donna Thomson, Zachary White

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Building Caregiver Resilience

Caregiving can be filled with ups and downs throughout a loved one’s treatment journey. Building resilience can be beneficial to you and your loved ones, improving emotional wellbeing and coping abilities.

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Overcoming Compassion Fatigue: A Practical Resilience Workbook

Those in the helping professions are constantly at risk of compassion fatigue, yet many have little guidance on how to deal with it effectively. A fresh workbook approach for compassion fatigue, burnout and stress, providing all the tools you need to leave work at work—and let it go.

Martha Teater, John Ludgate

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Tips for Managing Caregiver Stress

Stress from being a caregiver can affect your physical and mental health. Learn the signs and symptoms of caregiver burnout.

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Entrepreneurship & Mental Health: Expert Perspectives

What are the most common mental health problems that entrepreneurs suffer from — and what can startups and founders do? Mental health experts answer these crucial questions, and offer their ideas for how to prioritize mental wellness while also growing a business.

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The Toll that Caring for Elderly Parents Can Take

As part of our “You’re Not Alone” series, we looked at the toll that caring for elderly parents can take. Syndicated columnist Ellen Goodman has written about caring for her elderly parents, and Dr. Eric Weil helps oversee primary care at Mass General and encounters these situations everyday.

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Caring for the Caregiver: Fight Caregiver Stress and Prevent Burnout

Brent T. Mausbach, PhD, examines the role of the caregiver for dementia patients. Learn about the psychological, emotional, and physical consequences of caregiving and what can be done to mitigate their impact. Recorded on 6/24/2015. Series: “Stein Institute for Research on Aging” [8/2015]

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Prevent Caregiver Burnout

For those taking care of a loved one with a mental illness, it can be hard to look out for one’s own well-being. Practicing good self-care may be one of the most important things you do to prevent caregiver burnout.

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Mindfulness for Carers: How to Manage the Demands of Caregiving While Finding a Place for Yourself

Carers are particularly vulnerable to feeling stressed, worried and worn down by the vast demands that often come with caregiving, be they physical, psychological or emotional.

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How to Avoid Caregiver Burnout | The Doctors

Connie is part of the “sandwich generation,” who cares for their young children and aging parents at the same time. Caregiver advocate and TV host Leeza Gibbons and Connie join The Doctors to share how to avoid caregiver burnout.

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