Donna Jean Gerrier, Caregiving Advocate and Author Of Eggs On The Wall: For The Love Of Family, shares her advice on taking care of an older parent or loved one and how to handle everything that goes along with this dramatic life change. Being a caregiver can be a difficult role. It requires patience, tenderness, selflessness, and hard work. Providing care for someone, whether it’s a parent, a loved one, or as a professional requires a high level of self-love and self-care. But while it may be a rewarding experience to care for a loved one, the emotional and physical stress of caregiving can lead to burnout and exhaustion–causing caregivers to put themselves and their own well-being in the background. How can you fulfill your role as a caregiver without losing yourself?

Eggs On The Wall: For The Love Of Family, teaches you how to navigate caring for your loved one, whether it’s full-time in-house caregiving or hiring support from outside services. With information on how to talk to your loved ones about the situation, handle the emotional stress, stay financially secure, and take the time to care for yourself, this book can help you care for your loved one and yourself at the same time

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