Caregiving is hard.
Listen to the personal story Katherine Ayala OTA, shares about being a caregiver to both her mother and father while finishing up occupational therapy school. Stories like hers give us, as healthcare professionals, a perspective to help us love, forgive, strive and be the best we can be.
A special thank you to Katherine for sharing her story.
→ 3 Key Takeaways
- Caregiving is a hard role, especially when it isn't a role you have planned.
- "Balance" is more than difficult to achieve and having family support helps.
- Caregiving can change (strengthen and/or stress) family dynamics.
Resources:
23 popular online and in-person caregiver support groups to share with caregivers
Caring for Yourself or Other Caregivers
Additional information on how to talk to caregivers to help with carrying out recommendations
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