posted on June 7, 2023
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Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services (The Family Caregiver May 2023 Newsletter) HEALTH.GET IN TOUCH WITH US: MO.GOV/SENIORS/ 573.526.4542 INFO@HEALTH.MO.GOV

Denial about the disease and its effect on the person who has been diagnosed. I
know Mom is going to get better.

Anger at the person with Alzheimer’s or frustration that he or she can’t do the
things they used to be able to do. He knows how to get dressed — he’s just being
stubborn.

Social withdrawal from friends and activities that used to make you feel good. I
don’t care about visiting with the neighbors anymore.

Anxiety about the future and facing another day. What happens when he needs
more care than I can provide?

Depression that breaks your spirit and affects your ability to cope. I just don’t
care anymore.

Exhaustion that makes it nearly impossible to complete necessary daily tasks.
I’m too tired for this.

Sleeplessness caused by a never-ending list of concerns. What if she wanders
out of the house or falls and hurts herself?

Irritability that leads to moodiness and triggers negative responses and actions.
Leave me alone!

Lack of concentration that makes it difficult to perform familiar tasks. I was so
busy, I forgot my appointment.

Health problems that begin to take a mental and physical toll. I can’t remember
the last time I felt good.

If you experience any of these signs of stress on a regular basis, make time to talk to
your doctor.

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Comments 34

  1. freda hynes
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    thank you for this important topic. such a relief to keep up with duties daily needs of self and others. so awsome. so helpful to watch out for the warning signs. thanks so much. i make a daily list on my fridge.

  2. Shirley Wells
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    I was one of my mother’s caregivers for more than 10 years. I can write that her care was sometimes challenging and hearbreaking but also my profound honor.

  3. Mildred Perry
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    Appreciate the information. I am not a full time caregiver but this helps me to lookout for what may be happening.

  7. sandra kruse
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    my mother had alzheimers………the time spent was sometimes stressful……..
    we too comfort in her good days……….to connect with love……….

  10. Shirley
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    I was a part-time care giver for my sister-inlaw with alzheimers for five years. I now realize my brother was experiencing some of these warning signs.

  11. george
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    saw alot of these with mom who passed away 4 years ago at 97+….great tool kit of info

  12. gloria scales
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    caretaking is hard and exhausting. you have to have down time and get away and recharged.

  14. Juanita church
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    Thank you for the information because i have been having some of these feelings and im not sure why i do need to speak to my doctor about it Thank You

  16. Carlyn Webber
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    This was extremely informative helping me realize what I don’t have rather than what I do have. It does help me relate to the frustrations of family and caregivers!!

  21. Stephanie D.
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    Thank U so much 4 info. was hoping for a few places to call 4 help when it become’s unbearable. Thank you so much….

  30. Daphne Phillips
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    Yes, all applies to me and ditto on comments given. I hate the word ‘caregiver’. I’m taking care of my mom and that’s my job. Man, do I sound old. LOL 🙂

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