Sentences with phrase «person caring for a sick family member»

«It turns out that the effects of caregiving for a sick pet — burden, stress, anxiety, depression, low quality of life — are in many ways similar to what we see in a person caring for a sick family member, for example, a parent with dementia,» Spitznagel said.

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More than 65 million Americans are caregivers for dying, sick, and disabled family members, according to the National Alliance for Caregiving, and about 1.6 million people are cared for by hospice programs each year.

After all, no one opposes family values — until they're the person who winds up picking up the slack at the office while co-workers are home caring for a child or sick family member.

When I was a teenager my grandmother got sick and because I live close to her I was able to help her on her recovery and take care of her and it was really rewarding experience for me and I didn't know that I like taking care of people so much until I was able to take care of her... it was a little different because she was a family member and I loved her but... I find it in nursing in general that same core interest in taking care of people and making sure people are feeling good and feeling better and... feeling next time I'm watching out for them that has held through for me in my entire career and I just really enjoy that aspect of the job.