Stress can have a negative affect on your body. We all experience stress, but during periods when it is higher, or when it goes unchecked, it can lead to health problems such as high blood pressure, heart disease, obesity and diabetes.

While there are many benefits to caregiving, the research shows that caregiver stress is common, and so it is important for caregivers to take action to manage their stress to achieve optimal health and wellness and the ability to meet the demands of providing care.

Click here to read a recent Minding Our Elders blog for tips on managing caregiver stress.