Learn

Allison Jones

Home page>How to avoid "caregiver burnout"

How to avoid "caregiver burnout"

Written byJameson Kowalczyk

Medically reviewedbyAnn Wendling, MD, MPHin January 2026

Updated onJanuary 17, 2026

Description

Caregiving Mental Health

Caregiver burnout is a very real form of physical, emotional and mental exhaustion.

Up next

How to avoid “caregiver burnout”

How to avoid “caregiver burnout”

Care for caregivers: recognizing your own needs

Care for caregivers: recognizing your own needs

Recommended for you

Know the signs of caregiver burnout and compassion fatigueIsolating yourself from friends and family could mean it’s time to get help.

Caregiving for someone with Alzheimer’s diseaseHow to take care of yourself while caring for a loved one who has Alzheimer’s disease.

Caregivers need care, tooWhether you're caring for aging parents, your spouse, or your kids, be sure to take good care of yourself.

Schizophrenia caregiving: strategies to avoid burnoutCaring for someone with schizophrenia can impact many areas of your life. Learn how to avoid burnout.

Cookies Your privacy choices

Privacy Consumer health data privacy Terms

Copyright Sharecare © 2026