The Alzheimer’s Association has identified ten symptoms of caregiver stress. Some are fairly obvious, like exhaustion or sleeplessness, but I was surprised to see anger on the list.

However, when you think about it, being exhausted and getting no sleep makes most people less understanding and Alzheimer’s patients can be challenging to deal with even when you feel great. With these other stressors affecting them, many caregivers get angry more easily, both at the patient and the disease that has turned a loved one into a stranger.

Posted by on 10.27.2006 • Caregiver Support