Benefits of Caregiving

Providing care to others is an experience that has positive benefits. Focusing on positive aspects and experiences, may offer hope and reduce stress in times of anxiety or burnout. 

  • Closer relationship and significant time together
  • Increased understanding and ability to forgive past complications
  • Honor of caring for someone who may have cared for you
  • More confidence in certain tasks and responsibilities
  • Reassurance that care recipient is well cared for

Debbie Howard says, “it’s a chance for personal transformation…” View the full video here. 

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK396398/#sec_000064
https://www.ag.ndsu.edu/publications/kids-family/family-caregiving-tips-for-reducing-stress-for-family-caregivers-fs688
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