Page 6 - The Quiet Epidemic - Family Caregiver Burnout

The Quiet Epidemic - Family Caregiver Burnout

Burnout is a Real Health Threat.

For many years I worked with caregivers of elderly loved ones. I do
not have any relevant medical training, but to myself as a layman, it
was evident that many of my caregiver clients were under a great

deal of stress, and it negatively affected their loved ones and
themselves.

I have personally experienced the effect of chronic stress and

burnout. I developed heart problems and had to undergo triple
bypass surgery. My stressful lifestyle was a signi cant contributing
factor to the development of my cardiac artery disease. I now more

fully understand how caregiver stress negatively affects health and
well being. The caregiver burnout epidemic is real and must not be
quiet anymore.

How Can Caregiver Burnout be Eliminated?

Family caregivers are a great blessing to us all. Other than raising
children, this may be the most important job a person will ever do.

The caregiver burnout epidemic must be stopped.

It is time for family caregivers, and those that love and care about
them to take action.

Creation of a purposeful care plan will reduce stress and allow

family caregivers to maintain a healthy lifestyle. With a carefully
prepared and executed plan, what seems overwhelming or

impossible becomes possible.

From Caregivng Chaos, Peace