Dear AbbyAfter posting my blog yesterday about caregiver stress, I discovered that Dear Abby just gave advice to a stressed-out reader on the 10th (read the letter by clicking here).  The letter was from ‘Overwhelmed in Cincinnati’, who is struggling to balance her roles as a caregiver for her mother, who has Alzheimer’s, and a mother of three – while also juggling a career.  She feels she’s in over her head with worries about her mother’s safety, well-being, and financial considerations. 

Dear Abby wisely referred ‘Overwhelmed’ to the Caregiver Stress Check from the Alzheimer’s Association (www.alz.org) that I mentioned in my blog yesterday.  If you’re a caregiver, please remember the importance of taking care of yourself.  If you are experiencing a lot of stress, take the quiz here.  Your local Alzheimer’s Association, health care provider, or a geriatric care manager are all good resources to help you manage your responsibilities and reduce your stress.