Family caregiving gets complicated
Sometimes, when youâre at the starting line as a family caregiver, you may never imagine what challenges, feelings of frustration and sadness lie ahead. But you may also be surprised at the bountiful gifts of love you receive. The holidays can be especially challenging for caregivers who may feel overwhelmed and burned out from being a primary source of care for loved ones. The complicated journey that Susan A. Marshall took began and ended with her caring for both parents before they passed away. Her mother died three years ago after a lightning fast decline due to dementia. Her father ...