Avoiding caregiver burnout is a key consideration for those who work professionally or care for loved ones. In addition to advocating for the needs of our clients, the Care Coordination team at Rothkoff Law Group often turns focus to the caregivers with whom we communicate. A caregiver is often a spouse or adult child who assists with tasks ranging from meal preparation and medication management to physically assisting their loved one with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, and grooming. Sometimes, caregiving involves concern over the aging loved one's well-being and checking to ensure this loved one is okay. [...]

In the day-to-day, signs of caregiver stress can sometimes go unchecked. Ongoing stress can affect your physical, emotional, and cognitive well-being. It's important to recognize the signs of caregiver stress, whether it's yourself or someone you love; you can help alleviate it in a timely manner, eliminate any potential lingering effects, and feel better overall. Six Signs of Caregiver Stress 1. Your Body Hurts Feeling stressed manifests not only emotionally but physically, too. This can lead to jaw or fist clenching or tightness in your neck and shoulder muscles. Being on high alert can also lead to your nerves being [...]