When I was a caregiver my son was 9 years old at the time. Between my work responsibilities and my caregiving responsibilities, I was being pulled in many different directions. I had less time to focus on him. It was easy for me to think that the stress of caregiving and its impact on our family would have a negative effect on him.
I think we underestimate the importance of the example that we set for our children when they see us caring for our loved ones.
Here’s a link to a brief story about a 12-year old who’s seen care-giving up close for much of this life. It’s entitled, “A Kids-Eye View of Alzheimer’s”.
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