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While there are tasks, responsibilities and potential for stress in the caregiving process, there may also be rewards. Research has documented and validated "burdens" associated with caregiving, most especially for those caring for persons with dementia. However, studies have also suggested that positive benefits, such as improved relationships, satisfaction from doing a job well, fulfilling a duty or obligation to the care recipient, enhanced knowledge of another, or heightened sense of value and self esteem, may result. Caregiving in some cases may offer a purpose and compensation for lost careers or losses of loved ones.
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