Caregiver, take care.
Becoming a caregiver is a time of transition that requires a restructuring of one's goals, behaviors, and responsibilities. Although the individual circumstances that bring one to the caregiver's role may differ, one thing is certain--no one comes to the job prepared for the task. No matter how difficult the role, however, becoming a caregiver can give birth to new skills, new strengths, and new friends and contacts. Being able to cope with the stress of being a caregiver is part of the art of caregiving.
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Mary
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Health Education Network of Eau Claire, WI, USA.
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