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Carol Bradley Bursack

For 20 years, author, columnist and speaker Carol Bradley Bursack cared for a neighbor and six elderly family members. Because of this experience, she created a portable support group by way of her book, “Minding Our Elders: Caregivers Share Their Personal Stories.” Her sites, Minding Our Elders and Minding Our Elders’ Blog include helpful resources as well as links to direct support. She also writes about caregiving and senior issues for several national Web sites.

  1. Caregiving: How long can I do this?

    Caregivers shouldn’t lose sight of their own needs.

    When was the last time you listened to birds singing? Or noticed tree leaf buds bursting open on a spring day? Or enjoyed the laughter of children? Can’t remember? That may mean you’re caring too much for other people and cheating yourself out of living your life. You also may be cheating yourself out of your health. Caregiving can be exhausting — emotionally, spiritually and physically. Of course, you want to do what is right (and you are) but how much is too much? And when you realize that it is too much, where do you turn for help? The [...]