NATIONALMSSOCIETY.ORG | 1-800-344-4867


09


make caregivers frustrated or angry at the individual they are caring for, or generally irritable toward others. Caregiver stress can also cause sleeplessness, anxiety, guilt and social isolation.


“CAREGIVER STRESS CAN ALSO CAUSE SLEEPLESSNESS,


ANXIETY, GUILT AND SOCIAL ISOLATION.”


Taken from: www.sunriseliving.com April 2013


If you are suffering from caregiver stress, it is important to practice several stress relief techniques, such as taking a walk, reading a book, meditating, listening to music, exercising or whatever else calms you. Some caregivers need a break from their responsibilities to manage stress. This is why it is important to see respite care – whether you ask another relative to step in and help out once in a while or sign your loved one up for a short-term stay at a senior living community.


PHOTO COURTESY OF CAREGIVERSTRESS.COM


Page 1  |  Page 2  |  Page 3  |  Page 4  |  Page 5  |  Page 6  |  Page 7  |  Page 8  |  Page 9  |  Page 10  |  Page 11  |  Page 12  |  Page 13  |  Page 14  |  Page 15  |  Page 16  |  Page 17  |  Page 18  |  Page 19  |  Page 20  |  Page 21  |  Page 22  |  Page 23  |  Page 24  |  Page 25  |  Page 26  |  Page 27  |  Page 28  |  Page 29  |  Page 30  |  Page 31  |  Page 32  |  Page 33  |  Page 34  |  Page 35