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Younger caregivers face some unique challenges.

They are more likely to:

  • be employed.
  • have children under 18 years of age still at home.
  • have less help from relatives.

Feelings of resentment towards the illness or the ill spouse for disrupting things aren't uncommon.


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Last updated November 18, 2003.

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