But, it is never the last one.”For some caregivers, the anxiety lingers long after their loved ones pass away. Unfortunately, less attention has always been in our society for the care of caregivers. For instance, from the shock of a cancer diagnosis to its painful prognosis, depression and anxiety take a toll on patients and the family caregivers. She says family caregivers go through five stages of grief: denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance. Mental health professionals, like Gohar, are of the view that in order to care for the patients, the caregivers should first tend to their own needs.

Source: The Express Tribune November 28, 2017 11:03 UTC