Try: Here are some warning signs that let care givers know that they really need a break anger or sadness inability to concentrate unproductive worry frequent mood swings stooped posture sweaty palms tension headaches neck pain chronic back pain or fatigue weight gain or loss problems with sleep over-reacting or acting on impulse using alcohol or drugs withdrawing from relationships information references "guide to living with dementia" by home watch care givers available at www homewatchcaregivers com

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Categories: Sage, Topic, Caregiver Needs&Support, Emotional Psychological, Medical Physical, Personal, Social

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Keywords: Caregiver stress burnout respite rest

*This information is listed as a Fact Sheet and is not explicitly medically licensed