Today is #NationalCaregiversDay. Dana Reeve was known for being a model caregiver, supporting Christopher Reeve and their family after he sustained a spinal cord injury in 1995. Below is a letter from Dana to fellow caregivers.⁣ _____________________⁣ Dear Caregiver,⁣ ⁣ After my husband Christopher was injured, it became obvious that paralysis is a family issue. Taking care of our family's' physical, emotional, social and economic needs can be fulfilling and rewarding. But providing care to a person who is paralyzed is a job we don't always expect to get.⁣ ⁣ We mourn our loved one's loss of mobility and independence. We also mourn our own losses: We feel isolated; we have no personal time; we feel exhausted, overwhelmed. And we feel no one else understands the demands placed upon us.⁣ ⁣ A caregiver must deal with medical concerns, hygiene, transportation, financial planning, advocacy, and end-of-life issues. Being an effective caregiver means gaining some sense of control over the situ...