There have been over 43 million people who have cared for an adult or a child in 2015. These people are designated as “unpaid caregivers” to distinguish them from aides or other professionals who provide care as part of their jobs. Some of these individuals are Family caregivers. Family caregivers can include a parent caring for a child, a child caring for an aging parent, or any other family member who provides care for another family member, such as a spouse caring for a spouse.

While this job is rewarding, there is a fair amount of stress that comes with it. Sometimes the stress comes from helping the individual coordinate their care, if the individual has an injury or illness that takes away their ability to assist with their care, or if the family caregiver is also working a full-time job while providing care. The stress can become overwhelming for the caregiver.

One of the biggest issues with family caregiving is caregiver burnout. When the individual providing care becomes so stressed and tired that they are unable to continue providing care, or they begin to suffer health problems as a result. It is imperative that while the individual is providing care for another, that they make sure they also take care of themselves.

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