{"id":4471,"date":"2022-01-10T21:42:15","date_gmt":"2022-01-11T01:42:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/125\/?p=4471"},"modified":"2023-10-25T12:29:02","modified_gmt":"2023-10-25T16:29:02","slug":"time-to-accept-help-informal-caregiver","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/68\/bostonnw\/massachusetts\/blog\/time-to-accept-help-informal-caregiver\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Know When It\u2019s Time to Accept Help as an Informal Caregiver"},"content":{"rendered":"

Each year, millions of informal caregivers<\/a> serve a vital role behind the scenes by nurturing aging-in-place loved ones. And although serving as an unpaid caregiver is highly rewarding, adding caregiving duties to an already full plate can be a recipe for disaster. While volunteering your time and talents achieving a healthy life balance requires the ability to recognize and avoid caregiver stress<\/a>. As an informal caregiver here\u2019s how to know when\u2019s time to \u201ccall in the calvary\u201d so you can stay recharged and refreshed.\u00a0<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Informal Caregiver Stress Warning Signs<\/h2>\n

Regardless of their background and training most unpaid caregivers eventually reach a point when they feel \u201cburned out.\u201d For many, exhaustion, worry, inadequate resources, and strained relationships are constant companions.<\/p>\n

The average caregiver is more likely to develop a chronic health problem, like elevated blood pressure or diabetes, than is a non-caregiver. Caring for a loved one with dementia or Alzheimer\u2019s<\/a> can be challenging for even the most seasoned professionals.<\/p>\n

The warning signs of caregiver stress include:<\/p>\n