Although caregiving is a uniquely rewarding experience, it is also a mentally and physically demanding job. Nearly 25% of American families are caring for an aging, ill or disabled family member in their home. Families are the backup for an overly burdened healthcare system. As hospital stays are shorter and insurances are covering fewer in-home supports, demands on families are increasing. While many caregivers find much meaning in being able to help a loved one, there are also many challenges they face:
- Balancing time
- Emotional and physical stress
- Lack of privacy
- Financial strain
- Sleep deprivation
- Depression and anxiety
- Not having help or getting a break
- Isolation and loss of connections
As a result of the demands placed on caregivers:
- 80% say they feel a great deal of stress.
- 50% have clinically significant depression.
- Anxiety is higher in caregivers than non-caregivers.
- Caregivers have more physical health problems.
- Strained caregiver spouses are at increased risk of dying.
- Caregivers have poorer immune system function and slower healing of wounds.
- Caregivers experience more colds and other viral illnesses.
BURNOUT is real! Without support caregivers can get sick, experience sadness, irritability, fatigue, overwhelm, stress, guilt, etc. We can help! Counseling Resource Services can provide direct emotional support to caregivers to process emotions, help you set boundaries, find community resources, connect with community supports, strengthen your problem solving, and much more. You don’t have to do this alone we are here for you.
Insurance Coverage
Medicare covers medically necessary counseling sessions for patients, their caregivers, and families.
Commercial Insurances cover stress, depression, and anxiety related to being a caregiver.
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