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The Quiet Epidemic - Family Caregiver Burnout
common symptoms of caregiver burnout:
Physical Symptoms
A rapid change in weight or appetite
Body aches
Migraines or persistent headaches
Sick more frequently
Chronic exhaustion
Emotional Symptoms
Feeling hopeless, never-ending stress
Depression, anxiety, panic attacks
Low self-esteem, worthlessness
Feeling betrayed or alone
Isolating self
Do you or someone you care about have any of these symptoms?
Anyone that has been a family caregiver for a while has a 40
percent chance that they do. Unchecked, these symptoms can lead
to even more severe problems, even death.
Adverse Outcomes.
Family caregivers suffering from burnout may experience some of
these adverse outcomes:
Spouse caregivers often have health issues. It can be extremely
dangerous to have someone caring for another that is in poor
health themselves.
More than 60% of caregivers say their eating habits became
worse after starting to provide care to a loved one.
Six of ten family caregivers are employed. More than 60%
report caregiving negatively impacting their work.
From Caregivng Chaos, Peace
