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Comfort Keepers releases
Family Caregiver Guide
As America’s population ages
and families find themselves caring
for the physical and mental health
needs of their senior parents and
loved ones, Comfort Keepers®, a
leading franchise network in the
in-home care market for seniors and
other adults needing care, is releas-
ing a resource guide to help families
care for both their senior loved
ones and themselves.
“Caring for You, Caring for Oth-
ers: Facing Challenges as a Family
Caregiver” is a comprehensive
handbook that contains information
and resources that can aid care-
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givers as they navigate the many
aspects, both positive and negative,
of being a full-time caregiver to a se-
nior loved one. The guide includes
detailed research, touching person-
al stories, resources, and activities
that provide families with a clear
picture of how to provide quality
care for someone else while manag-
ing the challenges that this role can
bring.
“As one of the nation’s largest
home care agencies, we hear from
family caregivers how fulfilling
being there for a senior loved one
is, and how difficult it can be,” said
Saudia Gajadhar, Sr. Director of
Marketing & Communications for
Comfort Keepers North America.
“Our goal with this guide is to help
families provide care while not
missing out on opportunities for
everyday joy and real connection
with their loved ones. The resourc-
es, tools and encouragement they’ll
find in the handbook will help them
provide the best care possible,
along with strategies and tips to
help them find time for themselves.”
Caring for You, Caring for Others
takes readers through the most
common issues they’re likely to
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