Posts Tagged ‘caregiver health’
Tips for caring for yourself while providing care for someone else — don’t ignore your needs
By Robin Hamon Special to KyForward Caring for someone with dementia can be exhausting but many caregivers ignore their own needs in order to care for others — at the expense of their own health and welfare. You might think you have too much on your plate or feel guilty about doing anything for yourself…
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Are you a caregiver who is feeling stressed out by the many demands on your time and energy? It might be tempting to relax at night with a glass (or a bottle) of wine, engage in “retail therapy,” or take part in other less-than-healthy activities. It’s okay to indulge in less-than-wholesome behaviors once in a…
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