A Lesson from Dolly Parton for Caregivers: Don’t Skip Your Own Care
Dolly Parton said she stopped caring for her own health while caring for her husband. Karen Sussan, LCSW, LMHC, on why a caregiver’s own care counts.
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Dolly Parton said she stopped caring for her own health while caring for her husband. Karen Sussan, LCSW, LMHC, on why a caregiver’s own care counts.
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