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Opportunities and obstacles of CaregivingYou also need to take a close look at your own situation. The National Family Caregivers Alliance recommends examining your strengths and weaknesses, as well as opportunities and threats. Call it a SWOT inventory (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats). Your strengths might include your work ethic or your generosity. A list of weaknesses might include a lack of knowledge about healthcare. (If it does, don't worry. You'll get up to speed.) Oppo …

No one wants to think about needing long-term care for their loved ones or themselves, but being financially prepared for it will give you peace of mind. Long-term care is not something we should fear, because it can help us live better lives. If you are considering the possibility of this kind of support, here is what you need to know to be prepared.Preparing for Long-Term CareIt’s wise to begin assessing whether or not you or a loved one may require long-term care at some point as early a …