caregiver stress

AVOID

Family caregivers often provide care to their

elderly loved ones. Caring for a loved one is

a tremendous responsibility, especially if

you're doing it on your own.

CAREGIVER STRESS

1 OUT OF 3FAMILY CAREGIVERS provide intensive care for a loved one

when they themselves are dealing

with fair to poor physical health.

20 TO 50% OF CAREGIVERS report having symptoms of depression.

63% HIGHER MORTALITY RATE

THAN NON-CAREGIVERS THE SAME AGE

Spousal Caregivers aged 66-96 who

experience caregiver related stress have a

DOES NOT HAVE TO BE THE NORM

POOR HEALTH,

DEPRESSION, AND HIGHER MORTALITY RATES

when it comes to being a family caregiver.

HERE ARE A FEW

for family caregivers to take.

RECOMMENDED STEPS

Don’t be afraid to ask for help.

Maintaina Healthy Diet.

Take time off from work.

Find a support group.

Talk to Friends and Family.

KNOWING THE FACTS ABOUT

CAREGIVER STRESS

DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE

CAREGIVER STRESS FACT SHEET

IS THE FIRST STEP IN TAKING ACTION TO AVOID IT.