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Monday, November 24, 2014   

LARAMIE, Wyo. – Thanksgiving is the kick-off of a holiday season that lasts more than a month, and a new AARP survey of caregivers for aging parents or other relatives shows the stress meter runs high this time of year.

The survey shows their concerns are topped by finances, followed by trying to make the holidays meaningful and juggling work schedules with care-giving needs.

Catherine Carrico, deputy director of the Geriatric Education Center at the University of Wyoming, says there's something missing – that caregivers need to recognize the importance of their own health.

"It's really important that caregivers give themselves permission to take care of themselves during the holidays, and do things that can help reduce some of that stress," she stresses.

Carrico says caregivers are at risk of depression, anxiety and cardiovascular disease because of added stress in their lives.

She recommends respite care, residential programs and home health care to give caregivers a break.

Wyomingites can find those resources through the Wyoming Center on Aging or AARP Wyoming.

Carrico points to CareGiver.org as another trusted source of information and tips.

Since families often gather for the holidays, she encourages caregivers to take a few moments to write a list of the top five things that would help them – and then share that list with other family members.

"They often also are in a sticky situation of, 'I don't know how to get in there and help, and this hasn't been my role,'” she says. “And so, that can alleviate some tension."

Carrico understands that care giving is often a 24-7 job, so this tip is her favorite one to consider for the holidays.

"Spend some one-on-one time with your care recipient that's focused on enjoying each other, doing something that you typically used to enjoy doing together, but haven't had the time," she says.





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