10 things you should never say to a caregiver infographic

For the most part friends and family have good intentions when making comments to family caregivers. Issues, however, arise when what is meant to encourage comes across poorly. Caregivers can be stressed out by taking care of their loved one and managing their own lives. Consider your tone and remember the 10 things you should never say to a caregiver:

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Katie Gilstrap: Katie Gilstrap is clinical faculty member at Virginia Commonwealth University, teaching at the undergraduate, graduate and executive levels. In addition to her teaching responsibilities, she has founded The Barre Boutique in Richmond, Virginia, writes for various health and medical organizations and designs, leads and secures grant funding for study abroad programs focused on international business in Greece, Spain, Prague and Scotland. Outside of her time at VCU, she leads workshops in the Middle East for the Henry Ford Leadership Academy and serves as a faculty mentor for the European Innovation Academy. No matter where she is around the world, she is dedicated to living her healthiest life!