04/08/2026
"In a study by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released in 2024,
caregivers scored worse than non-caregivers on 13 of 19 health indicators.
The root cause, research shows, is chronic stress. It leads not only to mental distress but also, by hampering the immune system, to physical ailments."
April is and family caregivers are well aware of the stress that caring for a loved one can cause, the anxiety, the worry...
Know the symptoms.
Be honest with yourself.
Ask for help.
www.scientificamerican.com/article/dealing-with-stress-caused-sickness-in-family-caregivers/
People who help sick, aging loved ones are at risk for physical illness themselves. There may be ways to improve their resilience
