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Why caregiving for aging parents can lead to social isolation

I have been taking care of Mom for three years and my friends do not understand why I cannot just go out anymore and I feel completely alone

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More people experience this than they realize.

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The demands of caring for those who once cared for us can gradually eclipse all other relationships until duty becomes our only companion.

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“Where Are You with When parents age — role reversal?”

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.