Giving for health has benefits to both the giver and the receipient, this is the same in the case of caregivers.
To maintain this two way effect, caregivers can take care of their health while taking care of family members.
Chronic stress that is associated with caregiving places caregivers at risk for depression.
This is a recent study which shows how yoga meditation can reduce depression and boost mental health.
TheSpec - Caregivers’ mental health may improve with short...
This blog is about giving gifts of health to family and friends, its about giving for health. It is about giving support and encouragement in times of health needs. The posts provide current health information so anyone can become an informed support.
Thursday, April 12, 2012
Thursday, April 5, 2012
More Help Needed For Families With ASD
Autism has become a major health challenge; it is an autism spectrum disorder(ASD).
There are more children and families that need help says the Center For Disease Control Director.
The number of children beign diagnosed is up; it is estimated that 1:88 children in the US has been identified with the disorder.
The study looked at data from 14 communities and found a 23 % increase since 2009; 11.3% per 1000 eight-year olds have been diagnosed.
According to the report some of the increase is due to the way children are being identified, diagnosed and served within the community.
The results show how important it is that the needs of people with ASD be addressed.
Read more on the report.
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