Caregiving

This factsheet is part of a series of five health factsheets designed for people with mild intellectual disability. The Good Health and Hygiene Factsheet provides information on how to stay healthy including nutrition, exercise, managing stress, routine doctor appointments, and maintaining good personal and dental hygiene.

This informative article from the Family Caregiver Alliance, provides an overview of aspects to consider when hiring people to help at home.

Depression is commonly treated with antidepressant medications.

Here are some helpful tips to deal with both caregiver and care recipient anger.

Learn more about hand hygiene and important steps to avoid getting sick and spreading germs to others.

Trying to balance your work responsibilities and family caregiving can be difficult. Find out how to get support from your employer to help you balance all aspects of your life.

Caregivers are at a high risk for depression. Learn how to recognize depression in yourself and others and how to treat it.