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Self-care for Caregivers
Self-care for Caregivers
In this TEDx talk, psychologist Linda Ercoli shares coping strategies for people caring for loved ones with Alzheimer’s or other dementias, emphasizing that looking after your own emotional and physical health is crucial to providing good care.
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