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I Need to Have a Life

I Need to Have a Life

by Harriet Hodgson | Oct 18, 2018 | 24/7 Caregiving, Baby Boom Generation, Caregiver Burnout, Caring for a Romantic Partner, Finances, Finding Caregiver Support, Long Term Caregiving, Sandwich Generation, Working Family Caregivers | 0 comments

When you become a caregiver, the care recipient’s needs become part of your life. If you’re not careful, their needs can take over your life. This is my 21st year of caregiving—nine years with my mother, seven years with my orphaned twin grandchildren, and five years...

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