fears that many families quietly experience: becoming seriously ill, losing independence, or feeling that the person closest to you is carrying too much.
The Hidden Pressure of Caregiving
Caring for an elderly or seriously ill loved one can be emotionally and physically demanding.
Family caregivers may have to help with medical appointments, medication, meals, personal care, and everyday activities. When
that responsibility continues for months or years, exhaustion can build gradually.
Many caregivers do not consider themselves caregivers. They simply believe they are doing what a husband, wife, son, daughter,