Your health is not a luxury. When you care for someone else, small choices stack up. Even five minutes of pause helps you meet the day’s demands with steadier energy and patience. Think of the oxygen mask: being a caregiver also means being a person with needs. Treat basic maintenance as part of the job. …
Over 53 million Americans provide unpaid support to adults with medical needs, yet 1 in 5 report their own health declining. Studies reveal startling truths: caregivers experiencing chronic stress face 63% higher mortality risks than their peers. These numbers aren’t just statistics—they’re urgent warnings about the physical toll of constant giving. Many struggle with the …