Caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease takes a lot of time and effort, especially when the person you’re caring for reacts in ways that are hurtful. You may feel discouraged, sad, lonely, frustrated, confused, or angry. These feelings are normal, and it’s important to care for your own emotional health. Simple reminders like “I’m doing the […]
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The Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures Report, released by the Alzheimer’s Association, refers to caregiving as “attending to another person’s health needs.” A caregiver can be a family member: a wife, a husband, a daughter, a son, a close family friend, or a life partner. No matter the blood relationship, caregiving is a labor of
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Many people find that caregiving provides a sense of fulfillment and that they like feeling useful and needed. But the ongoing demands of taking care of someone else can strain even the most resilient person. That’s why it’s so important for you to take care of yourself.
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