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Caregiver, Shirlyn, has a father with Alzheimer's disease. She talks about how her support group and spirituality have helped her cope with the mental and physical strains of caregiving.

About the Common Therapies List

The therapies listed in the orange sidebar are not necessarily meant to treat conditions directly. Often they are used to reduce stress, therefore increasing a person’s ability to cope and/or heal.

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