MYTH:  The Experience of Caregiving Is Always Negative. SEE:   CAREGIVERS: REWARDS & BURDEENS

MYTH:  Abuse of Older Adults Occurs When Overworked Caregivers Are Pushed to Their Limits by Demanding Elderly Persons. SEE:   ELDER MISTREATMENT

MYTH:  Most Caregivers Plan Well Ahead of Caregiving Crises. SEE:  ETHICAL DECISIONS: PLANNING VS. CRISIS

MYTH:  Currently Families Do Not Take Care of Elderly At Home.  SEE:  FAMILY ISSUES AND RELATIONSHIPS

MYTH:  Most Older Persons have a Mental Health Problem and Need Treatment. SEE:  MENTAL HEALTH AND AGING

MYTH: Resources for Caregivers Are Not Abundant and User-friendly. SEE:  RESOURCES: SUPPORT, EDUCATION AND SERVICES

MYTH: Caregiving Is the Same for All Cultures. SEE:  SPECIAL POPULATIONS

MYTH: Caregiving Issues Are the Same Regardless of the Condition or Disease. SEE:  TOP HEALTH CONCERNS FOR OLDER ADULTS

MYTH: Caregiving Research Remains Static and Has Not Helped the Process of Caregiving. SEE:  TRENDS OR CUTTING EDGE ISSUES

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