By Family Caregiver Alliance staff
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Whether you feel guilty for taking time out for yourself, or if you just feel like you don’t have the time to take, consider this perspective: If you don’t take care of yourself, you won’t have anything left to give.
Becoming a cancer caregiver will change your life in many ways, and your loss could be profound. Learning how to cope with the grieving process will help.
Hiring outside help can bring respite for everyone’s benefit.
Information and conversation are key to facing the challenges of care
More adults these days find themselves becoming a caregiver for a family member, especially as the older demographic continues to grow. According to the Family Caregiver Alliance, 85% of caregivers look after a relative or other loved one, and 42% of them care for a parent.
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If you’re a caregiver, here’s how to identify burnout—and what you can do about it.
Recognizing and Preventing Caregiver Overload
Recognize the signs and get the help you need to reduce the toll on your body and mind
Caregivers who are “burned out” may have fatigue, stress, anxiety, and depression.
Caregiver burnout is a state of physical, emotional and mental exhaustion. Stressed caregivers may experience fatigue, anxiety and depression. Some ways to prevent burnout include joining a caregiver support group and using respite care services.