About Women's Health: Do You Take Care of Everyone Else?

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Women's Health From Denise Maher, your About Women's Health Editor Whether we're handling childcare or eldercare, women—at least many women—tend to take on caregiver roles. In a sense, the health problems of our children, parents and partners become our own. What's more, additional caregiving responsibilities can trigger new health issues, such as sleep deprivation. Taking Care of Other People's Health Problems Some 65,000 Americans act as caregivers, and chances are, you're one of them. So what are you doing for National Family Caregivers Month? Even if you're not jetting off to an exotic tropical island (at least not THIS year), you can still squeeze in a little self care. Consider this an invitation to look at how you are feeling, and nurture yourself. Read more... How to Spot & Prevent Cancer Caregiver Burnout Sleep Deprivation Symptoms & Treatments Search Related Topics:  caregiver stress  The Self-Care Cure It's hard to appreciate the need when there are intense and unrelenting demands for your time, but "me time" is key for life balance. Read more... Simple Stress-Relieving Workouts 20 Things Not To Worry About Today Search Related Topics:  stress  working parents  sleep deprivation Getting, Not Just Giving, Support Who helps you? Be careful not to neglect your other relationships, because you also need, and will continue to need, emotional support from your friends and family. But be realistic about what is sustainable: you may need to take advantage of social services and/or pay people to get the support that you and the person(s) you care for deserve. Read more... Married with Special Needs Children What Services Do Patient Advocates Offer? Types of Hired Caregivers Search Related Topics:  caregiver tips  caregiver agencies  caregiver resources Ugly & Unintended Consequences (of Taking Good Care) Frustration, exhaustion, anger, burnout, or 'Caregiver Stress Syndrome' -- whatever you label them, certain issues, stress-related conditions, and even temptations to leave can afflict caregivers. Here are coping strategies for some typical ways we respond to caregiving-related stress. Read more... 7 Signs of Caregiver Overload For Better or Worse: Avoiding Partner Abandonment Related Searches Womens Health Clinic Womens OB Gyn Pregnancy Clinic Womens Doctors Gynecology Clinic Featured Articles Massage Therapy for Anxiety & Panic Disorder 3 Best Tips for Weight Loss How to Really Fight Cold & Flu When the Holidays Hurt What Are Gut Flora? Robots for Dementia   More from About.com Plan a Caribbean Vacation Whether you're planning a romantic escape, a girlfriend getaway, or an active family vacation we've got the resources you need. Read more...> How to Eat Locally Eating locally has many benefits, the food is fresher, tastes better, and has less environmental impact. But how can you get started? Read more...>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Women's Health newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2012 About.com     Follow us on: Advertisement