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Caregiver Well-Being & sleeparticles

Below are the best articles we could find on Caregiver Well-Being and sleep.

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Emotional Side of Caregiving

Whether you become a caregiver gradually or all of sudden due to a crisis, or whether you are a caregiver willingly or by default, many emotions surface when you take on the job of caregiving.

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6 Reasons Caregivers Need More Sleep

Caregiver respite can be hard to work out, but it should be a priority in any elder care plan. Take the following reminders to heart when making care decisions, especially those that affect your ability to sleep through the night.

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Seeking that Elusive Good Night Sleep

Caregivers often find themselves exhausted at the end of the day, but many are still not able to sleep.

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4 Tips for Better Sleep While Caregiving

Adequate sleep — generally seven to eight hours per night — has restorative powers. Too little sleep has been associated with increased appetite, higher rates of depression and anxiety, more frequent traffic accidents, memory problems and more.

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Cancer Caregivers: Their Worries and Sleep Problems

A loved one’s cancer diagnosis is life-changing, for them and for you. Even when you’re willing and able to become the primary caregiver, the reality is that the demands of caregiving can have a profound effect on your health. One of those effects is a change to your sleep.

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Sleep Loss Puts Family Caregivers at Risk for Health Problems of Their Own

It is no wonder that most caregivers lack sleep. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) says 37 percent of all caregivers report insufficient sleep. But caregiver sleep loss goes beyond missing a few hours to binge-watch a favorite show. It is a constant decline in sleep quantity and quality.

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