ARE YOU FACING CAREGIVER BURN-OUT?

CAREGIVER STRESS TEST

This test will help you become aware of your feelings, pressures and stress and help evaluate if you are facing caregiver stress and potential burn-out:

Answer each question below with:

  • not true
  • seldom true
  • often true
  • usually true

TEST

  1. I always feel tired.
  2. I can´t get enough sleep.
  3. I don´t have time to be with other family members besides the care receiver.
  4. I feel guilty about my situation.
  5. I don´t get out to see friends or do social activities.
  6. I have conflicts with other family members about the care receiver.
  7. I cry often.
  8. I feel financially stressed out to make ends meet for the care receiver.
  9. I feel unprepared for this role as a caregiver. 
  10. My own health is suffering.
  11. My care receiver needs constant attention and supervision.
  12. I rarely get to take a break from my caregiving duties.

If you answered often true or usually true to two or more of these questions, then it is time for you to CARE FOR YOURSELF!  The only way to be a great caregiver is to be a happy, healthy and balanced caregiver.  We at the Wisdom Flame are here to help! Contact us.  We care!