By AARP staff — 2019
Recognize the signs and get the help you need to reduce the toll on your body and mind
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An attitude of heightened awareness and focused attention can have great benefits.
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Here are just some of the pressures that many caregivers face.
You can ease your stress with a few simple techniques that don’t take a lot of time. Try these methods to ratchet down the tension.
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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.
Becoming a cancer caregiver will change your life in many ways, and your loss could be profound. Learning how to cope with the grieving process will help.
Information and conversation are key to facing the challenges of care
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