I recently read Melissa Bear’s series on “What it is like to be a caregiver.” Melissa, 26, writes about how difficult it was for her to ask for help as she cared for her ill mother every day. I’ve also talked with other people going through caregiving events in their lives, and know that Melissa’s thoughts and feelings are common. Ideas to support a caregiver Melissa’s post really hit home with me because I heard similar themes from other caregivers, who also shared some ideas and insights about how people could help them avoid caregiver burnout: First, Melissa insists that [...]