1. Learn to self-identify as a caregiver. Take yourself and what you do seriously, and get support and counseling when needed. This is a job! 2. Coping: Learning skills such as those taught by the Alzheimer’s Association to better understand caring for someone with d...
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Ten Steps for Living Through Your Caregiving Journey
Able-Mart.com
Saturday, March 31, 2007 at 01:17 AMThe numbers being reported about how many people are expected to have Alzheimers is scary--especially when you imagine the number of family caregivers that will be impacted.
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Ten Steps
Carol Bradley Bursack
Saturday, March 31, 2007 at 09:38 AMYes, as the population ages, the numbers will become overwhelming to families and the health system. Research and support for caregivers are the only way to go.
If you are caring for someone with Alzheimer's (or any elder), please do remember to take care of yourself by getting respite care.
Carol
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