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Free YMCA workshop supports caregivers navigating compassion fatigue
['Megan Mannering']
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) — Caregivers in Kentucky received much-needed support through a wellness workshop held at the C.M.
The free workshop at the YMCA focused on addressing the physical and emotional toll that caregiving takes on individuals, beyond just the financial impact.
According to a 2023 report from AARP, 61% of family caregivers across the country also work full or part time.
She attended the workshop alongside Jessica Lipkit, who leads youth and family engagement at the YMCA.
Breitigan's workshop helped participants understand how to avoid the fatigue and keep compassion sustainable.
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