Caregivers’ Circle – Simple and Realistic Steps for Caregivers to

Caregivers’ Circle – Simple and Realistic Steps for Caregivers to Take Care of Themselves

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Caregivers are selfless. They continually push aside their own needs and emotions to devote all their energy and time to care for another. “Care for the caregiver” is a common phrase used. In all honesty, what caregiver has time to care for themselves? Is this even realistic? This week’s guest on Caregivers’ Circle, Eleanor Silverberg (http://www.eleanorsilverberg.com/), author of Keeping it Together, A Self-Development Guide for Family Caregivers discusses the importance of caregiver self-care and offers simple and realistic ways for caregivers to maintain their own health and sanity.

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