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Podcast: Women Over 70: Aging Reimagined
Episode: Julie Cook Downing: Caregivers Comfort – Support, Motivation and Inspiration
Description: “Caregivers give the greatest gift of all, with their love, guidance and direction.” – Julie Cook Downing
As the President and founder of Caregivers Comfort Creations, LLC, Julie's mission is to empower and support millions of family Caregivers and Veterans' Caregivers through her experiences and highly rated Caregiver Support Groups. She consults, trains caregivers, produces workshops and provides inspirational planning support. She is also the creator and publisher of Caregivers and Veterans’ Caregivers Calendars.
According to Julie, 1 in 3 caregivers are depressed. Their mortality rate is 63-70% higher than is normal. Caregivers often experience social isolation which carries...