By Wendy Harley
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01 Apr, 2020
Caring for another person is hard work. That work is even more challenging during a global pandemic, like we are all experiencing with Coronavirus. In response to the increased stress that some caregivers could be feeling, the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) released some tips for managing your stress while caring for others in these unprecedented times. Some of those tips include: 1. Stay in touch: in a world that is adjusting to social distancing, the AFA suggests maintaining contact through phone calls, texts, and Facetimes. 2. Don’t overload on news: The news is a valuable tool, but it can sometimes be daunting. The AFA suggests getting your news from a trusted source and giving yourself a time throughout the day to check the news. For example, they say carving out 6 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. each day to read up on the news can help you ensure you’re not consumed with it. These are just a couple of the organization’s tips for controlling your stress during these times. For the complete list, you can visit their website at alzfdn.org .