Sharon Leino shares her story of caring for her husband for 17 years, what she did to prepare, and how she maintained her emotional, physical, and mental health, including finding joy, laughter, and an occasional pity party.

Tamara K Anderson and Deanne Taylor also share what they have learned through their caregiving experiences.

These two websites provide some very good information to help caregivers know how important it is to take care of themselves during this time.

• Mayo Clinic: Caregiver stress: Tips for taking care of yourself
• Cleveland Clinic: Caregiver Burnout