Caregiving for Parkinson’s Disease – Guide & Checklist

7Manage Stress

It can be very stressful to care for people with Parkinson’s disease. In addition, you may experience different emotions over time. To avoid mental issues, it is important to reduce stress with the following tips:

– Work out regularly to get distracted and improve your mental and physical health

– Try some stress-relieving approaches, such as yoga, tai chi, or meditation

– Try deep breathing to boost the energy and relax your mind

– Massage to alleviate stress and relax your body

– Enjoy your hobbies, such as watching a favorite movie, reading a book, hanging out with friends, or gardening [9]

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