Sleep problems, stress, anxiety, frustration and depression are common emotions we caregiver's experience. But there are also many positive aspects of caring (PAC) to the role you provide. In one study it was found that 51% of spouses and 66% of adult offspring reported either a ‘great deal' or ‘quite a lot' of satisfaction. Another study found 73% of caregivers were able to generate 1 or more PAC factors such as satisfaction with caring, feeling fulfilled or important, finding a sense of...
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