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Caring for elderly family members is one of the most demanding jobs and one of the most rewarding. But family caregivers are operating in confusing new territory when they take on eldercare for the first time, especially if Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia are involved. Caregivers also face health risks as they sacrifice time for exercise and self-care, and they often feel overworked, under-appreciated, and even depressed. This holds true whether their loved ones are cared for at home or in outside facilities. Chicken Soup for the Soul: Navigating Eldercare & Dementia is a book that acts as a portable support group for family caregivers. The book’s 101 Stories to Support Family Caregivers highlights revealing personal stories in which people who have “been there, done that” share their best advice for family caregivers. Readers will feel less alone and more empowered after reading the great advice shared by other families. They’ll learn how to join their loved ones with dementia in their new reali