Stress and Caregiving

 

 

• One in three seniors will die with Alzheimer's or another dementia.
• In 2018,16.1 million caregivers provided an estimated 18.4 billion hours of unpaid care.
• Over time, caregivers under prolonged stress may experience serious health problems such as heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, depression, anxiety, and other illnesses.
• However, positive emotions such as love, joy, curiosity, and gratitude may help you stay healthy even when you're dealing with the stress of caregiving.