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Making Life Easier on Our Caregivers
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Sally Perkins is a professional freelance writer with many years experience across many different areas. She made the move to freelancing from a stressful corporate job and loves the work-life balance it offers her. When not at work, Sally enjoys reading, hiking, spending time with her family and traveling as much as possible.
We believe in making life easier on our loved ones, and that means getting them the best care when they need it. There are around 34.2 million caregivers in America and all are working hard to lead their own lives as well as make a loved one’s life easier. Luckily, there is help available when it becomes a struggle to juggle your own commitments with that of someone else
Options available to help you as a caregiver include:
• Temporary senior care
• Organizations assisting caregivers
• Support networks and charities
• Educational resources
These helpful resources can assist if you must leave your loved one for the day to carry out your own errands or if you are just in need of a supportive ear. Many resources are tailored to specific conditions such as Alzheimer’s or Veteran care, therefore there is always someone to inform and who understands what you are going through.This guide contains a more extensive list of available resources for caregivers like you.