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You Scored 10-15 on our online Stress Self-Assessment Questionnaire

Your stress level is presently at a lower intensity. However, stress builds up over time if the caregiver loses social, emotional, economic or practical support. You are making a wise choice to begin now to manage the stress before it increases by taking the time to learn how to manage it now before it may start affecting you more on a physical level with health concerns. The stress is compounded if, as is common, the caregiver has his or her own health problems to manage.

Care givers have also stated that a common stress factor is lack of education about the care receiver’s illness. The more you know about dementia , the causes of dementia, as well as the common path the care levels often take, the more confidence you will have in developing a care plan specific to your loved one, patient and yourself.

Certainly, caregivers need support, training and encouragement, and sometimes respite. Resources in the form of home health aides and nursing support are readily available, and can fit most budget guidelines. Before a patient is sent home from the hospital, more emphasis can be placed on training caregivers to manage predictable problems with confidence. If a spouse is in pain, is depressed, or is agitated, these problems should be evaluated and treated.

For some caregivers, programs in stress management, training in problem solving and challenging common dementia behavior re-direction, and even simple relaxation techniques and calming activities may help them cope with the stress. To be sure, the best caregivers are those who learn how to take care of themselves, too.

The Dementia Whisperers offer many readily accessible options and solutions to the common challenges you may be facing on a daily basis.

Please fill out the information below so that we may send you your FREE personalized stress management and resource plan. We will contact you through your email within seven days of receiving the following information.

Your Name:
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Briefly explain your care giving situation (who you are caring for, how many hours a week you are providing care, your biggest care challenge, and let us know if you are a family care giver or work as a professional care provider, and how long you have been providing care:
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