Will Caregiving Help You Live Longer?

Longevity seems to be a reward of caregiving, according to recent research published in  the current issue of Psychological Science.  So when you’re tired and frustrated and wonder how you can keep going when caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s, remember, “I should have a longer life as a result of all of this.”

This may seem like an impossibility after sleepless nights, dealing with a cranky patient, searching for them when they escape on you, and encountering other trying situations.  However, the joys, often small ones each day, give a sense of accomplishment and often laughter.

Caregiving May Lengthen Life

Caregiving May Lengthen Life from Alzheimer’s Daily News