For the many Americans who feel the daily physical and emotional stress of caring for an older loved one on top of their work and family responsibilities, this month provides a perfect opportunity to focus on how stress is affecting their lives and health and to become proactive about reducing stress. MayoClinic.com offers this helpful resource to help caregivers recognize the signs of caregiver stress with strategies to help deal with stressful situations. As always, Circle of Care is here to help with respite care or other care resources whenever your family is in need of some extra assistance. Is It Possible for Caregivers to Slow the Decline of Dementia? Family caregivers know that they make a difference in the day-to-day lives of their loved ones, but new research from Utah State and Johns Hopkins University shows that caregivers might have a bigger impact than they realize. The study, funded by the National Institute on Aging, assessed 226 people with dementia and their caregivers twice a year for six years, measuring genetic and environmental factors that could affect the rate of progression of dementia. Their research showed that caregivers who used coping strategies and problem-solving techniques with their loved ones saw […]
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