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Alzheimer's: How to help a caregiver
Recognize signs of caregiver stress
Keep in mind that some caregivers have a difficult time accepting help, mistakenly believing they should do everything themselves. This attitude can be harmful not only to the caregiver, but also to the person who has Alzheimer's. Caregiver stress can lead to irritability, anger, exhaustion, social withdrawal, anxiety, depression and other problems.
If your offers of help aren't accepted, be gently persistent. Remind the caregiver that he or she doesn't have to do this alone — and the best way to take care of someone else is to take care of yourself first.
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- 10 ways to help a family living with Alzheimer's. Alzheimer's Association. http://www.alz.org/national/documents/care_10waystohelpafamily.pdf. Accessed Sept. 14, 2009.
- Caregiver stress. Alzheimer's Association. http://www.alz.org/living_with_alzheimers_caregiver_stress_lwa.asp. Accessed Sept. 14, 2009.
- Caregiver health. Family Caregiver Alliance. http://www.caregiver.org/caregiver/jsp/content_node.jsp?nodeid=1822. Accessed Sept. 14, 2009.
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