Taboo Tolls
Coping with the quiet tax of elder caregiving Fact checked by Shannon Sparks People who receive care from family members often have better health outcomes than those who do not. But for those providing that care, the unspoken mental and emotional toll can be profound. Caregiving’s psychological impact varies widely. It can depend on whether […]
Signs of Caregiver Burnout
Caregiving for someone is difficult — and so is alleviating the stress Fact checked by Catherine Gianaro Taking care of an aging loved one is incredibly demanding — physically, emotionally, and mentally. In Illinois alone, 1.3 million family caregivers provide an estimated 1.21 billion hours of unpaid care annually. Prolonged stress from caregiving can […]