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Caring for Family, Caring for Yourself

By Jane E. Brody — 2008

Whether you choose to be a family caregiver or the job is thrust upon you by circumstances, your most important responsibility beyond caring for your ill or disabled relative is caring for yourself.

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Caregiver Stress: Tips for Taking Care of Yourself

Caring for a loved one strains even the most resilient people. If you’re a caregiver, take steps to preserve your own health and well-being.

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When You Can’t Change the World, Change Your Feelings

Adjusting your attitude is easier than you think.

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Understanding Caregiving Burnout

Caring for a loved one can be stressful, and that stress can have a considerable impact on a caregiver’s personal health and well-being.

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How to Use Mindfulness to Reduce Caregiver Stress

An attitude of heightened awareness and focused attention can have great benefits.

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Common Causes of Caregiver Stress

Here are just some of the pressures that many caregivers face.

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Caregiver Burnout: 8 Ways to Avoid It

If you’re a caregiver, here’s how to identify burnout—and what you can do about it.

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7 Signs of Caregiver Burnout

Recognizing and Preventing Caregiver Overload

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Caregiver Burnout: Steps for Coping wth Stress

Recognize the signs and get the help you need to reduce the toll on your body and mind

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Recognizing Caregiver Burnout

Caregivers who are “burned out” may have fatigue, stress, anxiety, and depression.

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Caregiver Burnout

Caregiver burnout is a state of physical, emotional and mental exhaustion. Stressed caregivers may experience fatigue, anxiety and depression. Some ways to prevent burnout include joining a caregiver support group and using respite care services.

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