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Caregiver stress: Tips for taking care of yourself
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Caregiving is rewarding but stressful
Signs of caregiver stress
Strategies for dealing with caregiver stress
Respite care
The caregiver who works outside the home
You aren't alone
Respite care
It may be hard to imagine leaving your loved one in someone else's care, but taking a break can be one of the best things you do for yourself — as well as the person you're caring for. Most communities have some type of respite care available, such as:
- In-home respite. Health care aides come to your home to provide companionship, nursing services or both.
- Adult care centers and programs. Some centers provide care for both older adults and young children, and the two groups may spend time together.
- Short-term nursing homes. Some assisted living homes, memory care homes and nursing homes accept people needing care for short stays while caregivers are away.
