Caring for the sick is not as easy as one might think. There are adjustments and sacrifices that must be made, not only by the caregivers, but also by the entire family of the patients being treated.
The duties of the person caring for sick patients usually include basic needs, such as preparing food and medicine, as well as helping patients bathe, dress, and defecate. This task puts them at high risk of experiencing stress, illness, and often financial problems