Fatigue

Prevent Caregiver Stress & Burnout

Ways to Manage Caregiver Stress

The following article is an excerpt from:

A Caregiver’s Guide to Coping with Stress and Burnout – Caring.com

(downloaded March 21, 2023 from Caring.com)

 

Caregiver stress doesn’t just affect you mentally- it can also lead to physical problems, including chronic pain.  “The mind and body are connected. When you experience stress, there are a whole range of physiological changes — every organ in the body is affected,” says Vicki Rackner, a clinical faculty member of the University of Washington School of Medicine and the author of Caregiving Without Regrets. We recommend the following strategies to help you maintain your own wellness while supporting your loved one.