Yoga

"A UCLA research study last month concluded that a simple, low-cost yoga program can enhance coping and quality of life for caregivers.   Mayo Clinic Alzheimer's newsletter

More than 60 percent of caregivers rate the emotional stress of caregiving as high or very high. The incidence and prevalence of clinical depression in family dementia caregivers approaches 50 percent  -- according to research published by the Mayo Clinic.  And, this stress continues even for caregivers who place the person with dementia into a facility. 

Since being in a different setting for the winter, I have been attending yoga classes, and I find I just love them.  The yoga helps with flexibility and strength, and it also helps with the body/mind connection.  As caregivers, it is imperative that we find practices that will support our health and well being.  Yoga is one of those practices.  I hope you will try it.