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Stress, tension can lead to "compassion fatigue"

(Reading Eagle) UPDATED 2008-09-30

Enduring the constant stress and tension of taking care of an Alzheimer's patient can cause "compassion fatigue" in some caretakers, one expert says. This type of psychological and physiological fatigue can lead to depression and an an inability to sympathize with the patient. In this article, one reporter talks to an expert about how caregivers can get respite from their around-the-clock caretaking duties and find time to rest. Read full story >

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