Dealing with Cargiver Stress and Burnout

Dealing with anxiety and stress is one of the biggest problems that we face as caregivers for those living with dementia.

The cumulative affects of anxiety and stress often lead to caregiver depression. This is like a "deep sadness" that overwhelms us. Caregiver burden is one of the biggest challenges we face.

A custom search of the Alzheimer's Reading Room using Google lead to the following list of articles.

Caregiver Stress

Depression - A mood disorder causing a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest.

Anxiety - a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease, typically about an imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome.

Stress - a state of mental or emotional strain or tension resulting from adverse or very demanding circumstances.

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