Caring for Yourself While Caring for a Loved One

Nearly 6 in 10 caregivers say that their health has worsened.
– NAC/AARP "Caregiving in the U.S." (2004)

It's not about being selfish. It's about caring for you – without feeling guilty. Below you'll find tools to help you on your caregiving journey.

Recognizing Burnout

It's easy to become so focused on caregiving that you lose track of the fact that you, too, have needs. It's called caregiver fatigue, or burnout – and it can affect both your quality of life and your ability to provide effective care. Evercare on Caregiver Burnout helps you recognize the signs of caregiver burnout.

Tips for Caregivers

When you take on the task of caregiving, time becomes your most important resource. Caregiving requires a large time commitment, perhaps most of the extra time you once had for yourself. If that happens, problems can develop. Tips for Caregivers has a list of suggestions on how to avoid caregiver burnout.

Prescription for Caregivers

Recognizing that many caregivers like you sacrifice physical and emotional health while caring for loved ones, the U.S. Surgeon General, Dr. Richard H. Carmona, has written a prescription for family caregivers (PDF 102 KB).