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Caregiver Mental Health: The Invisible Pandemic
In December of 2019, Jane, a 40-year-old married woman with a son in elementary school, was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Soon thereafter, her husband Michael became her primary caregiver— someone who provides ongoing assistance to and advocates for a care recipient, helping them through activities of daily life such as bathing, dressing, using the restroom and coordinating their care. Life was difficult but manageable. Then COVID-19 hit.