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I know that as a caregiver I am experiencing stress and often have stiffness in my shoulders and neck which sometimes leads to a headache. Is there something I can do to help myself?

Last Updated: January 19, 2011

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There is now a wealth of information available on how we can relax our muscles, boost our immune system and increase a general sense of well-being by our thinking and by deep breathing and relaxation exercises. Research has demonstrated that within two weeks of doing a relaxation process for 20 minutes a day, there are dramatic positive changes in our body and mind.

For more information, you may want to visit the learning lesson at: http://www.extension.org/pages/Impact_of_Lifestyle_on_Memory.

For more information and specific exercises, visit Managing the Stress of Caregiving.

You may also be interested in reading the eXtension article, Lifting Weights.

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