2016
A man suffering a family loss enrolls in a class about care-giving that changes his perspective on life.
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An attitude of heightened awareness and focused attention can have great benefits.
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Caregiving for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease can be an isolating journey that’s both physically and emotionally taxing.
If you know someone with PTSD, there are ways you can help. In fact, you can be very beneficial to their recovery, but only if you also care for yourself, too.
Whether you feel guilty for taking time out for yourself, or if you just feel like you don’t have the time to take, consider this perspective: If you don’t take care of yourself, you won’t have anything left to give.
Stress from being a caregiver can affect your physical and mental health. Learn the signs and symptoms of caregiver burnout.
Feeling overwhelmed and juggling multiple responsibilities on top of providing care to your loved one with cancer can lead to feelings of anxiety and depression. You might feel as if the weight of world is on your shoulders.
What starts as loving, compassionate care becomes an isolating, stressful, never-ending race to get everything done. Inevitably, anger and resentment creep in—toward the person being cared for as well as other family members who don’t pitch in...or both.
Recognize the signs and get the help you need to reduce the toll on your body and mind
Brent T. Mausbach, PhD, examines the role of the caregiver for dementia patients. Learn about the psychological, emotional, and physical consequences of caregiving and what can be done to mitigate their impact. Recorded on 6/24/2015. Series: “Stein Institute for Research on Aging” [8/2015]