{"id":6701,"date":"2012-07-07T17:05:36","date_gmt":"2012-07-07T17:05:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/preferhome.com\/stressed-warning-signs-caregiver-burnout\/"},"modified":"2012-07-07T17:05:36","modified_gmt":"2012-07-07T17:05:36","slug":"stressed-warning-signs-caregiver-burnout","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/preferhome.com\/locations\/blog\/stressed-warning-signs-caregiver-burnout\/","title":{"rendered":"Are you stressed? The Warning Signs of Caregiver Burnout"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>As a family caregiver you understand the unique role you play in your loved one\u2019s life. You, who were once a son, daughter, husband, wife, are now a caregiver. Your primary role of relating to your loved one has changed, now you are more than just a son or daughter, you are a caregiver. This change is not easy. There are unique difficulties and stress that accompany being a family caregiver, these stresses, if not recognized, can quickly lead to caregiver burnout.<\/p>\n<p>Burnout may look different from person to person, but here are a few warning signs of burnout:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Feeling overwhelmed and having increased anxiety over relatively small issues.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Suffering from fatigue and exhaustion both emotionally and physically.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Suffering from weight loss or gain.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Feeling resentful or impatient toward the loved one you are caring for.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Experiencing difficulty sleeping or resting.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Loss of interest in favorite activities or withdrawal from social settings.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Feeling the strain on your marriage and family.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Your life revolves around caregiving, but gives you little satisfaction.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>If you are beginning to experience any of the above warning signs you are most likely long overdue in taking some necessary <a href=\"https:\/\/preferhome.com\/locations\/blog\/caring-family-caregiver\/\">steps to care for yourself<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>At Preferred Care at Home, we understand the importance of respite care. Whether you are in the beginning stages of burnout or need to step away for a season, we can be there to help. With 1 to 24 hours of care available we can provide the respite you need to avoid burnout.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As a family caregiver you understand the unique role you play in your loved one\u2019s life. 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