Caregivers Live Longer, Study Finds - Disability Scoop - 0 views
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Contrary to popular belief, a new study suggests that being a caregiver for a family member with a disability may lead to a longer life.
All parents endure stress, but studies show that parents of children with developmental disabilities, like autism, experience depression and anxiety far more often. Struggling to obtain crucial support services, the financial strain of paying for various therapies, the relentless worry over everything from wandering to the future — all of it can be overwhelming.