caregiver stress
TRANSCRIPT
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.