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Caregivers get real about what it’s like

Caregivers get real about what it’s like

by Michelle Daly | Oct 6, 2016 | Wellness | 64 comments

We talk a lot about how rewarding and meaningful caregiving can be. Most of us would never trade our responsibilities, but that doesn’t mean caregiving isn’t the most difficult thing we’ve ever done. Instead of trying to sugarcoat it, how about...
When Caregivers Are Honest, It Makes Folks VERY Uncomfortable

When Caregivers Are Honest, It Makes Folks VERY Uncomfortable

by External Article | Aug 4, 2016 | Care Work Library, Caring for a Romantic Partner | 0 comments

A weakened version of the man I married was discharged a few weeks ago after a month in the hospital. My husband now gets dialysis a couple of times a week as an out-patient, sleeps a lot in between treatments, and in general feels pretty lousy served up with a...

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