The Caregiver Stress Problem

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In this video, certified senior advisor Mary Alexander from Home Instead Senior Care talks about the stress of being a caregiver and ways to cope. This video is designed for anyone who is caring for an elderly person be it a parent, other relative or friend. The information in this video will introduce you to the extent of caregiver stress, signs that stress might be affecting you, dealing with special caregiving considerations and lastly providing you with tools and techniques to lessen stress

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