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I am a baby boomer. Our generation is the first to face caregiving to such an extent. Today people live longer than ever before, growing frail and needing care for years, not months.
A lot of us don't live near our parents because we have moved away to try to find someplace "better".
Women have been the traditional caregivers, but now more men are providing care. And yet, all of us have to work, in or out of the house.
There are no rules or role models for us, and I suspect we will make our own.
Caring for my parents and husband has probably been the most challenging and rewarding task I have ever had. I have given care both from a distance and in my home.
As an occupational therapist, I have also worked with individuals in long term care facilities and home health agencies and understand the stressors of going home after illness or injury.
Someone once told me "you cannot give except out of your excess". Throughout my life I have found this wisdom to be entirely true. When we care for someone we also must take good care of ourselves.
I wish you all the best in your journey!
Dora Hutchins OTR/L
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