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4 Tips for How to Stay Healthy as a Caregiver

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I served as a caregiver for my ailing grandfather for two years leading up to his death in the summer of 2017. While I enjoyed the time I spent with my grandfather during this time, the day-to-day responsibilities of caregiving could be stressful physically, emotionally and mentally in ways I did not anticipate.

In hindsight, I could have avoided some of these hardships if I had a conversation with one of the 43.5 million Americans who have served as informal caregivers to ailing and/or disabled family members.

Here are a few tips based on what I wish I knew when beginning my journey as a caregiver. 1. Find a support group I wish I understood the power of joining a support group, which is a great way to meet and learn from people that have

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