Over the years, I've seen many family members serving as caregivers struggle with burnout. That's because providing in–home care isn't just a physically taxing job – on your feet constantly, lifting and performing other labor–intensive tasks – but also emotionally draining. Human beings aren't naturally inclined to deal with pain and suffering every day, and that's why the work our nurses do is truly special. Many of our aides work with patients a few days a week, but family members often live with ...CONTINUE READING
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