Millions of individuals who are caring for older loved ones also have full-time careers and regular jobs of their own. So it's crucial that these caregivers safeguard their own health and prevent caregiver burnout, an all-too-common condition that can take a heavy toll physically and emotionally.
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Here are 10 key questions that can help caregivers determine whether they are experiencing or are at risk for caregiver burnout:
1. Have you withdrawn from close friends, acquaintances and other family members?
2. Have you given up your favorite pastimes and hobbies in order to attend to your caregiving responsibilities?
3. Are you feeling depressed, helpless or irritable?
4. Do you cry easily or for no apparent reason?
5. Do you get angry more easily and over smaller issues?
6. Are you taking your frustrations out on others?
7. Have you gained or lost a significant amount of weight?
8. Do you have trouble sleeping or feel exhausted even after a full night's sleep?
9. Do you get ill more often than you used to?
10. Do you suffer from any chronic health problems (high blood pressure, major depression, anxiety disorder, etc.)?
If caregivers answer yes to two or more of these questions, they may be experiencing some form of caregiver burnout and should discuss this promptly with their physician or other health care professional.
Individuals who are caring for older loved ones also have full-time careers and regular jobs
So it's crucial that these caregivers safeguard their own health and prevent caregiver burnout, an all-too-common condition that can take a heavy toll physically and emotionally
