Being a Healthy Caretaker-Part Two
Last week, I shared about some of the physical effects that over two years of caregiving has had on my body (hypertension, high cholesterol, and weight gain), and what did and didn’t work for me during this high-stress, adrenaline-fueled period in my life. I hope that by sharing these experiences with you that you can […]
Being a Healthy Caretaker- Part One
Nearly three quarters (72%) of family caregivers report not going to the doctor as often as they should and 55% say they skip doctor appointments for themselves. 63% of caregivers report having poor eating habits than non-caregivers and 58% indicate worse exercise habits than before caregiving responsibilities.” Source: Evercare Study of Caregivers in Decline: A […]
