The time commitment and stress related to being a family caregiver can lead to caregiver burnout: A state of physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion related to a prolonged, high level of stress.
Watch as Angelike Gaunt, Director of Editorial Content at A Place for Mom, details the causes and signs of caregiver burnout and offers advice on how to correct course.
| Key moments |
0:53 – Causes of caregiver burnout
1:34 – What is caregiver burnout?
1:52 – Symptoms of caregiver burnout
3:00 – Ways to prevent caregiver burnout
| Links from the video |
2023 Study from AARP: Valuing the Invaluable:
https://www.aarp.org/content/dam/aarp/ppi/2023/3/valuing-the-invaluable-2023-update.doi.10.26419-2Fppi.00082.006.pdf
Caregiver Burnout: How to Identify and Reverse Course:
https://www.aplaceformom.com/caregiver-resources/articles/caregiver-burnout
Talking With Family When You Can No Longer Care for an Elderly Parent:
https://www.aplaceformom.com/caregiver-resources/articles/cant-be-a-caregiver
How to Stop Family Disputes Over Elderly Parents:
https://www.aplaceformom.com/caregiver-resources/articles/family-disputes
Senior Respite Care: Time Off from Caregiving:
https://www.aplaceformom.com/caregiver-resources/articles/respite-care
22 Best Caregiver Support Groups Online and In-Person:
https://www.aplaceformom.com/caregiver-resources/articles/caregiver-support-groups
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