The Art of Taking Care of the Caregiver - That is, Yourself

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Caregiving is a long journey, demanding warmth and a positve attitude. How does one love doing it and love themselves, freshly each day? Michael Karpovich shares 70 minutes of powerful insights in this engaging video.

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October 4, 2011
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Week of April 11 - April 18, 2010

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