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Caregiver Burnout – Don’t Let It Happen to You!

Yesterday I wrote about how my family shares caregiving responsibilities.  Caregiver statistics show that it is important for caregivers to have and accept help from friends and family members so they don’t burnout.  Some caregivers are fortunate enough to have family and friends who help with caregiving responsibilities, but there are many caregivers who want, need and are begging for help.  Burnout for these exhausted caregivers is right around the corner.


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Posted on : Sep 22 2008
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Sep 30, 2008 - 11:09:19

Valerie,
This video is thought-provoking. I’m not in this situation but can so relate. My sister-in-law graciously became my mother-in-law’s caregiver a week ago. It was unexpected, at least not yet. Thank you for providing this resource for others to help people cope!

Oct 6, 2008 - 04:10:35

@Dana – One of the things I want to do with this site is provide helpful information for caregivers and future caregivers.

Like your sister-in-law, my family was not prepared to take care of Gladys. We had a lot to learn in a short amount of time. I hope to provide some short cuts for new caregivers.

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