2016
A man suffering a family loss enrolls in a class about care-giving that changes his perspective on life.
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More adults these days find themselves becoming a caregiver for a family member, especially as the older demographic continues to grow. According to the Family Caregiver Alliance, 85% of caregivers look after a relative or other loved one, and 42% of them care for a parent.
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When it comes time to provide care for those who once cared for us, where can we turn? This book: • offers practical guidance for a broad range of caregiving situations when family caregivers assume their new role. • uses the latest research and draws on case histories and interviews.
Try your best to remain open to all possible solutions and communicate honestly with the people in your life.
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