About Alzheimer's Disease: Caregiver Burnout and Holiday Stress

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Alzheimer's Disease Alzheimer's Disease Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatment Coping From Andrew Rosenzweig, MD, your Guide to Alzheimer's Disease This week I saw an elderly gentleman in an assisted living facility who had been caring for his wife by himself at home throughout her 7 year course of Alzheimer's disease (they had no children). He finally moved her to the secure unit of the facility, and amazingly, he moved in with her and still refuses to leave her alone, despite the presence of well-qualified and trained staff. He is irritable, depressed, and unable to even imagine doing anything for his own physical or mental health. If this isn't caregiver burnout I don't know what is... Caregiver Burnout Monitor yourself for signs of caregiver burnout, which can include irritability, anger, anxiety, depression, sleeping problems, withdrawal from social activities, and denial about your loved one's diagnosis.... Read more Managing Holiday Stress With the holidays fast approaching, stress levels for caregivers and patients alike may rise precipitously. Here are useful tips for managing holiday stress.... Read more Helping Your Loved One Enjoy the Holidays While people with Alzheimer's disease often enjoy the holiday season, those with early-stage Alzheimer's might feel a special sense of loss during this time. And those in the middle or later stages could become overwhelmed by the influx of people and boisterous celebrations. Here are three ways to help your loved one enjoy the holiday season:... Read more Why Caregivers Need Respite Care Without respite care -- a temporary break from the demands of caregiving -- you may be more susceptible to the effects of caregiver stress, such as depression, exhaustion and other health problems.... Read more Alzheimer's Disease Ads Alzheimers Disease Alzheimer 'S Stress Heart Disease Alzheimer Symptoms Disease Images Featured Articles Resources and Services Books, Mags, and Movies Glossary Alzheimer's Basics Signs and Symptoms of Alzheimer's Disease Diagnosing Alzheimer's Disease   More from About.com Thanksgiving Recipes Herb-roasted turkey with cornbread stuffing, cranberry relish and roasted squash, sweet and tart fruit pies, and many more. More> Choose the Perfect Gift Whether you're looking for teens, teachers, grandparents or even pets, we have suggestions to make shopping easier. More> This newsletter is written by: Andrew Rosenzweig, MD Alzheimer's Disease Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Alzheimer's Disease newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Must Reads What is Alzheimer's Symptoms of Alzheimer's Diagnosis of Alzheimer's Treatment of Alzheimer's Living With Alzheimer's Advertisement