{"id":5231,"date":"2022-10-17T08:00:05","date_gmt":"2022-10-17T12:00:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/125\/?p=5231"},"modified":"2023-10-25T10:22:53","modified_gmt":"2023-10-25T14:22:53","slug":"caregiver-stress","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/68\/bostonnw\/massachusetts\/blog\/caregiver-stress\/","title":{"rendered":"Positive and Constructive Ways to Deal with Caregiver Stress"},"content":{"rendered":"

There are approximately 50 million<\/em> family caregivers<\/a> in the U.S., most of which look after loved ones aged 65+. And although serving as an unpaid in-home eldercare provider is highly gratifying, adding those responsibilities to an already full plate can be a recipe for caregiver stress. Thankfully, donating one\u2019s time and talents while staying refreshed is possible once you find positive ways to recharge and decompress. If you are currently serving as a family caregiver, here\u2019s how to recognize the signs of caregiver stress and get the help you need.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Caregiver Stress Warning Signs<\/h2>\n

Regardless of their training and experience, most informal caregivers<\/a> eventually reach a point when they feel overworked, overtired, and overstressed. Exhaustion, worry, inadequate resources, and strained relationships can be a caregiver\u2019s constant companions.<\/p>\n

The average caregiver is more likely to develop a chronic health condition, like elevated blood pressure, heart disease, or diabetes, than a non-caregiver. Assisting a loved one with dementia or Alzheimer\u2019s<\/a> can be overwhelming for even the most \u201cbattle-tested\u201d family caregivers.<\/p>\n

Caregiver stress typically presents with these warning signs:<\/p>\n