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Mythbusters: Caregiver Grief Edition
There are many myths and misconceptions about caregiver grief and about bereavement in general. Often, these myths come from societal or cultural beliefs about death and dying, and have been around for a long time. However, these beliefs are not always based in facts...
How bereavement is different for caregivers
When a person takes on the role and responsibilities of caregiving, their entire life is affected. Sometimes, the relationship between the caregiver and care recipient can become unbalanced because of the level of dependency and need (Orzeck, 2016). In some cases,...
Phases of caregiving
Caregiving is not always a linear or predictable process and it is sometimes difficult to notice the changes that are happening in your roles. It can be helpful to learn about the caregiving trajectory or path to make sense out of your experience. Generally, the...
How do I know if I am a caregiver?
Before reading this article, take a moment to think about what the word caregiver means to you. When you hear the word caregiver, what images come to mind? What tasks do you think a caregiver does? Definition Many people do not identify themselves with the word...