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The Caregiver’s Companion- Caring for your Mind, Body & Spirit
As a caregiver, you have a job that changes constantly depending on your loved one’s health and needs. You deal with expectations and feel many emotions. Being a caregiver can be a long journey with many challenges. Taking good care of yourself, also
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The Caregiver’s Companion Journaling Guide
Capture Your Journey: How Sharing Your Story Supports Emotional Health The act of capturing your loved one’s health journey can offer more than just a way to document their progress—it can serve as a powerful tool for improving your emotional health
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Surgeon General Vivek Murthy’s office recently released a report titled “Our Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation: The U.S. Surgeon General’s Advisory on the Healing Effects of Social Connection and Community,” after nearly half of U.S. adults report
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