Staying Healthy as a Caregiver




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Summary: If you're caring for a loved one you may unknowingly be putting your own health at risk.With the Baby Boomer generation reaching age 65, there are a growing number of Americans – 42 million in fact - caring for someone who is ill, disabled or aged. And while being a caregiver can be rewarding, it is often time-consuming and stressful. A recent survey revealed that caregivers were more likely to rate themselves in poorer health compared to non-caregivers. Paul Reyes, from Ask the Pharmacist, offers important tips to help caregivers stay on-top of their own health.