When a caregiver becomes physically, mentally, and emotionally exhausted the result is caregiver burnout. Many caregivers try to take care of their loved ones on their own. Depending on the individual's level of care and physical, cognitive needs of care it could requires caregiver to become the sole caregivers which can be leaded to caregiver burnout.

What are sign and symptoms of caregiver burnout

• Loss of interest in activities
• Withdrawing from friends & family
• Neglecting your own needs
• Neglecting the person you are caring for
• Increased frustration towards the person you are caring for
• Change in appetite
• Change in sleep patterns
• Feeling hopeless
• Irritability
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Excessive use of alcohol
• Losing control physically or emotionally
• Feeling caregiving has taken over your lif

If you know of anyone who experiencing caregiver burn out, please have them reach out for help at private duty homecare service and we will have someone contact you about having one of our team members to come and to discuss the services we offer and how Dorcus at Homecare and Companionship, LLC can help.

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