BeHealthySpringfield

Caregivers must care for themselves


BY GATEHOUSE NEWS SERVICE
THE STATE JOURNAL-REGISTER
Published Aug. 12, 2010 @ 9 p.m.

Are you caring for a loved one with a serious illness?

Some symptoms of caregiver stress include denial, anger, social withdrawal, anxiety, depression, exhaustion, sleeplessness, irritability, lack of concentration and health problems.

If you're caring for someone else and neglect your own physical, mental and emotional well-being, you could be putting your own health at risk.

Talk to your doctor about how to manage this stress.

-- Alzheimer's Association

 

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