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When peer support systems are simultaneously overwhelmed

My friends are all dealing with their own aging problems and I feel guilty adding my struggles to their burden.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Mutual aid becomes complicated when everyone in the support network faces similar overwhelming challenges.

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“Where Are You with Aging & Senior Life?”

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