Could Your Body Language Contribute to Your Loved One's Anxiety?

Photo credit Caleb George Dear Candid Caregiver: My parents were always open about their long-term plans for retirement, saying that they’ve worked hard and retirement was going to be the payoff. Travel was huge on the horizon. Now, my dad has been diagnosed with mixed dementia, which, in his case, means Alzheimer’s and possibly Lewy body dementia, so their dreams are pretty much canceled. Mom is, for the most part, a good caregiver, but she’s resentful about what happened, and why wouldn’t she be? She has a right to these feelings except that her resentment shows through to Dad through her body language as well the tone of her voice, and from my observation, this increases Dad’s anxiety. Read the entire article on HealthCentral to learn more about how your own body language might contribute to your loved one's anxiety:   Support a caregiver or jump-start discussion in support groups with real stories - for bulk orders of Minding Our Elders e-mail Carol   *Incontinence issues? Try Egosan premium underwear for discrete, dignified protection. If you’d like a free sample, Egosan has you covered with this try before you buy offer.                Related StoriesCould Your Body Language Contribute to Your Loved One's Anxiety?Ongoing Coronavirus Challenges Caregivers in New WaysEnd-of-Life Care: ER Doctor Answers Our Questions 
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