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Family Caregivers Live Longer Than Non-Caregivers: Mortality Rates 18% Lower
By Susan Scutti
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It is often assumed that family caregivers are having a hard time of it all around, with their own health suffering as…
Today’s health care system is facing a new crisis: how do we care for America’s rapidly growing aging population in the face…
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Alzheimer's, Anticipatory Grief, and Ambiguous Loss: Saying Goodbye But Still Here
By eCaring
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As a caregiver to someone with Alzheimer’s Disease, you may often find yourself facing doubts and questions on As a caregiver to…
Caring for a loved one isn’t easy. Caring for a loved one isn’t easy. Caregivers often find themselves tasked with multiple responsibilities from hiring…