The Caregiver Burden

Caregiver burden is a term used to describe the physical, emotional and financial toll of providing elder care. When a caregiver’s personal needs are chronically neglected, caregiver burden can result in physical and emotional problems. Answer the following questions to discover if you are at risk for caregiver burden.

• I am the sole provider of care for my loved one.
• Other family members fail to recognize and value my caregiving efforts.
• I lack the time to take care of my own physical, social and emotional needs.
• Members of my immediate family feel “cheated” because they want or need more of my time and attention.
• I feel angry about my situation and, at the same time, experience guilt for having these feelings.
• My quality of life has changed significantly since assuming my caregiver role.

If you checked two or more of the statements above, contact one of our care managers today.