Caregiver StressMeter
To help you determine what level of stress you may be experiencing in your role as a caregiver, a group of leading eldercare and caregiver stress experts have developed this brief survey.
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Home InsteadSigns of Stress
Family caregivers often suffer from debilitating stress that can endanger their own health and place the person they care for at risk as well—especially those who are dealing with dementia. Anger, anxiety, sadness, exhaustion and guilt are just a few of the signals that you yourself may need assistance and support as a caregiver.
Helpful Tools
The Caregiver StressMeter is a brief confidential screening survey that's a valuable tool created by eldercare experts to help you assess your level of stress and connect you with helpful resources. There's also a checklist of red flags signaling caregiver burnout. If you are caring for your spouse, you'll want to read about the signs of emotional and physical stress that can put your own health in jeopardy.
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