Caregiver stress is the emotional and physical strain of caring for a family member who is ill, aging or disabled.
1. Key points
- Signs include exhaustion, irritability, sleep problems and withdrawing from friends.
- Respite care and support groups can help.
- Caregivers should keep up their own health appointments.
- The Eldercare Locator connects to local aging services.
2. Asking for help
Make a list of specific tasks others can take on.
See also
- FMLA Leave — The Family and Medical Leave Act lets eligible U.S. employees of covered employers take u…
References
- official Caregivers — MedlinePlus, U.S. National Library of Medicine
- official Eldercare Locator — U.S. Administration for Community Living
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