Stress doesn’t just affect your mood—it can have long-term health impacts as well if you don’t take steps to manage it constructively.
For individuals who face the stressful task …
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Stress doesn’t just affect your mood—it can have long-term health impacts as well if you don’t take steps to manage it constructively.
For individuals who face the stressful task of caring for a family member with Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia-related illness, the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America is providing six steps to reduce caregiver stress as part of National Stress Awareness Month in April.
“Finding ways to manage and reduce stress is of paramount importance for every Alzheimer’s caregiver—untreated stress over a prolonged period of time can lead to caregiver burnout and a host of other health issues,” said Jennifer Reeder, LCSW, AFA’s Director of Educational and Social Services.
“Caregivers need to take care of themselves so they can provide the best possible care for their loved ones. National Stress Awareness Month is a great time for caregivers to be proactive about managing and reducing their stress and make an investment in self-care that will benefit them and their loved for whom they are caring.”
Six steps caregivers can take to manage and reduce stress.
The AFA Helpline is available seven days a week to help provide information and support regarding caregiver stress and other caregiving questions. Connect with a licensed social worker by calling 866-232-8484, web chatting at www.alzfdn.org or sending a text message to 646-586-5283. The web chat and text message features can serve individuals in more than 90 languages.