Caregiving: Going it alone is harder

Caregiving: Going it alone is harder
McKnight's Senior Living; by Lois A. Bowers; 4/28/25
I was the primary family caregiver for my father for the more than eight years he lived in a skilled nursing facility, and I can’t imagine what that time would’ve been like had my three siblings not been part of the equation. Now a new study has found that, yes, when it comes to caring for aging parents, people who have siblings probably have a better time of it than people who are only children. The findings may help you in your interactions with residents’ loved ones.
Publisher's note: A timely reminder that caregiving is challenging - for ourselves, our staff, and the patients and families we serve.