Dr. Nathaniel Chin interviewed in Consumer Reports about easing caregiver stress during the holidays

As someone who is a caregiver to someone living with dementia knows, the holiday can be overwhelming time. Caregivers may experience extra stress and the person who has dementia may have stress from holiday schedule or routine changes, disorienting decorations, or crowds. Nathaniel Chin, MD, assistant professor of medicine (geriatrics) and Wisconsin ADRC director of medical services, was interviewed by Consumer Reports about managing caregiver stress during the holidays. He said planning can help limit undue stress and that it’s important for caregivers to make time for themselves and their needs during the holidays, including by staying home when they need to and asking for help when possible.

"Have a happy holiday, even in hard times" appeared in Consumer Reports on November 26, 2019.