About Today: Caring is Hard Work

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Today More than one third of all Americans care for a loved one who is sick or disabled. The incidence of Alzheimer's disease and number of elderly with dementia is causing that number to increase. Because November is National Alzheimer's Awareness Month and National Caregiver Month, let's honor those who work hard to care for others. Step into a Caregiver Role If you currently are or will be taking care of a loved one, read up on tips and what you can expect. Treatment of Alzheimer's Disease 10 Things People With Dementia Wish You Knew About Them Search Related Topics:  caregiver resources  coping with dementia  signs of caregiver overload Manage Financial Stress Research shows that caregivers who manage money and medications are more likely to experience stress than those who assist with physical needs alone. Learn about the resources available to help you manage money worries. Tips on Balancing the Caregiver Role and Your Job 6 Options for In Home Help Search Related Topics:  legal issues  decision-making ability in alzheimer's  medical power of attorney documents Know When Long Term Care is Needed Putting a loved one into long term care can be a very difficult decision. Here are the answers to common questions to help you decide if it's the best option. Choosing a Nursing Home 10 Things to Stop Doing if You're a Caregiver Search Related Topics:  long term care coverage  medicaid  medicare Take Care of Yourself, Too Often times taking care of others will put your own needs on hold. Here's how you can avoid caregiver burnout. 8 Coping Tips to Make You Better Caregiver Manage Stress Around the Holidays 7 Signs of Caregiver Overload Search Related Topics:  caregiver support  quality of life  self care Related Searches Elderly Medicare Elderly Caregiver Caregivers Home Care Senior Care Giver Dementia Caring Featured Articles 4 Uncoventional Ways to Save Money on Healthcare What to Say When Grandma's Not Nice Coping with Stress and Burnout Would a Dementia Unit Benefit My Loved One? Coping with Challenging Behaviors in Dementia Long Term Care Insurance 101   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read more...>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Today newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2013 About.com     Follow us on: Advertisement