“I’m Fine!” 4 Ways to Challenge the Familiar Caregiver Refrain

Who do you know that is caring for an aging parent? What friend is caring for their family member because of a chronic disease or life-limiting illness? Or maybe it’s you who’s the caregiver. Chances are, you’re familiar with the “I’m fine” response.

Maybe it’s a cultural thing we do, answering “I’m fine” as if on auto-pilot. When it comes to caregiving, however, it has dangerous consequences...

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