In Sickness

89: The Catch 22 of Caregiver Fatigue


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All of the tasks of being a caregiver can take a toll, causing physical, emotional, and mental fatigue. In an unfortunate bit of irony, that fatigue can make the role even more challenging. In this episode, Allison and Justin talk about how it feels to be in an intense season of caregiving, the toll it takes, and the guilt they experience when they feel they aren’t at their best.

 

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In SicknessBy Allison Breininger and Justin Bajema

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