Theresa and Michelle Gehrke Herwynen have been married for 24 years and Theresa has been Michelle's caregiver for the past five. A report by the Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregivers highlighted what they call “invisible overtime,” the often unseen work of family caregivers.
Offerings at Sanford Health Bemidji — where Theresa works— programs like Adult Day Services and organizations like the Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregivers all exist to help better support working caregivers.
Aging with dignity: working caregivers
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