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Sleep problems differ for patients, caregivers

Sleep problems differ between Alzheimer's patients and their caregivers, a new study suggests.
(HealthDay News) UPDATED 05/02/2008
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Coping strategies for Alzheimer's caregivers

Researchers the world over are searching for a cure to Alzheimer's disease, but in the meantime, millions of people are trying to cope with caring for their sick loved one.
(The New York Times) UPDATED 04/17/2008
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Kids may share caregiving responsibilities

THURSDAY, March 27 (HealthDay News) -- Alzheimer's care in the United States is a family affair, a new survey suggests.
(HealthDay News) UPDATED 03/27/2008
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Study: Depressed caregivers more hostile to children

A new study in the journal Family Process reveals that caregivers with moderate to severe depressive symptoms showed greater hostility and less warmth.
(Medical News Today) UPDATED 03/22/2008
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Caregivers of heart patients boost their own heart risks

Caregivers were also more likely to be depressed after six months than those who provided little or no care.
(SeniorJournal.com) UPDATED 03/17/2008
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Caregivers say grief is the greatest burden of Alzheimer's disease

The hardest part of caring for loved ones with dementia is not the everyday practical challenge, but rather the emotional impact of losing the patients' support and companionship as the disease robs t
(Daily Mail) UPDATED 03/11/2008
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