Caregiver Stress

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Caregiver Stress

10 Warning Signs of Caregiver Stress:

Denial - about the disease and its effect on the person who’s been diagnosed.
I know Mom’s going to get better.
Anger - at the person with Alzheimer's or others: that no effective treatments or cures currently exist, and that people don't understand what's going on.
If he asks me that question one more time I’ll scream.
Social withdrawal – from friends and activities that once brought pleasure.
I don’t care about getting together with the neighbors anymore.
Anxiety – about facing another day and what the future holds.
What happens when he needs more care than I can provide.
Depression – begins to break your spirit and affects your ability to cope.
I don’t care anymore.
Exhaustion – makes it nearly impossible to complete necessary daily tasks.
I’m too tired for this.
Sleeplessness – caused by a never-ending list of concerns.
What if she wanders out of the house or falls and hurts herself?

Irritability – leads to moodiness and triggers negative responses and reactions.
Leave me alone!

Lack of concentration – makes it difficult to perform familiar tasks.
I was so busy, I forgot we had an appointment.

Health problems – begin to take their toll, both mentally and physically.
I can't remember the last time I felt good.

Source of information, and where more information can be found - "Someone to Stand by You"
Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders Association, Inc.
www.alz.org (800) 272-3900

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