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Help me deal with the stress of care giving

• Article - Caring for Your Difficult Parent

  If you have a troubled relationship with your parent, try these strategies to help you function effectively – and remain sane -- as her caregiver

• Interview - Talking With Jacqueline Marcell

  Jacqueline Marcell, author of "Elder Rage, or Take My Father ... Please! How to Survive Caring for Aging Parents," on how to cope with Alzheimer's.

• Article - When One Parent Is Caring for the Other

  If one of your parents is caring for the other, your involvement is essential to help your healthy parent avoid burnout.

Questions & Answers

• Question - How do find time for your own privacy when living with the...

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• Question - How can I get my father to stop yelling at me?

  My father is miserable, and taking it out on me.

• Question - How do I get a break from caring for my mother?

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• Question - How do I help my mother stay less stressed while caring for my father?

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• Question - How do I deal with my wife's resentment over the time I spend with my elderly father?

  This question has been answered by a Caring.com Expert

Tips & Reflections

• Tip - Caregiver Support Groups

  A caregiver support group can help you find support – and avoid burnout – while caring for your elderly parent.

Links

• External Link - Stress Management Overview

  From our partner, AOL Health.

• External Link - Be A Better Caregiver

  From our partner, AOL Health.

• External Link - Taking Care of YOU: Self-Care for Family Caregivers

  Tips and resources addressing concerns of those providing long-term care at home.

• External Link - Coping with Caregiving: How to Manage Stress When Caring for Elderly Relatives

  Useful tips and suggestions for managing and assessing stress.