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Whether you have a parent with dementia, a spouse with compromised health, or a loved one in a nursing home, one of the greatest challenges of being a woman in midlife is caregiving. Today Cindy breaks down the emotional & relationship struggles, the signs & symptoms of caregiver stress, and ways to help yourself through the experience. 

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Cindy D. Whitmer

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Chapters

02:28 What is Caregiving?

05:09 The Emotional Struggle

07:39 When Relationships Shift

10:14 Caregiver Stress 11:09 Signs & Symptoms

11:55 Depression

12:23 Isolation

12:58 Sleep Deprivation

13:41 Worrying

14:05 Your Physical Health

15:13 Dealing with Caregiver Stress

15:18 Empower Yourself with Learning

16:03 Ask for Help

17:20 Establish a Routine

18:20 Time for Yourself - Daily Joy

19:33 Keep Your Health a Priority

21:38 End of Life Conversation

24:46 Resources