You were convinced you could do it differently. But a few years into it you break down in tears and total fatigue. You've given up so much. You absolutely must come up for air or you'll go down in despair.
Call for help! Start taking at least one hour every day to do something that will give you pleasure and refreshment. Your loved one also needs some time with other people who offer stimulation of a different kind.
AARP Caregiving Ambassador Gail Sheehy leads us through the Labyrinth of Caregiving, which she describes as a path of nine "turnings." Gail, author of the groundbreaking book "Passages," traveled around the country capturing the personal stories of a handful of the more than 44 million Americans caring for adult loved ones.
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