9 Tips to Manage Stress for Better Health

 Photo credit Jared Rice  Stress is considered a risk factor for dementia, particularly Alzheimer’s. Stress is also a risk factor for stroke and heart attack as well as a trigger for many diseases from arthritis to psoriasis. Obviously, limiting stress in our lives is a good idea. But how? Simply living what we call modern life seems to make stress the norm. How can you adjust your life (just a little) to help manage stress? While much may be out of your control, some things can be managed, if only in stages.  See the complete slideshow on HealthCentral for tips on learning to manage our caregiving stress: Minding Our Elders: Caregivers Share Their Personal Stories. “I hold onto your book as a life preserver and am reading it slowly on purpose...I don't want it to end.” ...Craig William Dayton, Film Composer Discover the Difference. EGOSAN - the Top-Rated incontinence brand from Italy. Now Available on Amazon. ***Egosan is PEFC certified. This certification guarantees that their products are from sustainably managed forests and recycled controlled sources              Related StoriesCarol Answers FAQs from Readers About the Minding Our Elders ColumnAdult Day Care Can Fill a Gap for Seniors and Their CaregiversShould You Go Along with Someone's Dementia-Related Realities? 
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