How to navigate the challenges of caregiving

As the population of older U.S. adults grows, more Americans are taking on long-term caregiving duties for loved ones. An estimated 43.5 million adults in the U.S. have provided unpaid care in the past 12 months, according to AARP.

“While caregiving presents many opportunities for growing strong bonds with loved ones, the work itself can be demanding, eventually taking a toll on those shouldering the burden,” said Lakelyn Hogan, a gerontologist and caregiver advocate at Home Instead Senior Care.

Hogan and the experts at Home Instead Senior Care are sharing tips to navigate the challenges.