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 The holidays are just around the corner, and for many people that means chilly days filled with checking items off of shopping lists, gathering with family and friends for dinner, spending time off of work, and participating in lifelong traditions with loved ones. However, for caregivers, the day-to-day responsibilities of caring for their loved ones remain the same. Instead of enjoying the buzz of excitement that comes with the holiday season, they are navigating their normal duties with the added stress of holiday arrangements.
The Cleveland Clinic defines caregiver burnout as a state of physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion. It may be accompanied by a change in attitude, from positive and caring to negative and unconcerned. It is common for caregivers to face feelings of burnout, especially with the addition of the holidays. When someone experiences burnout, that may lead to feeling increased tiredness, irritability, sadness, loss of patience, changes in appetite, and more. The pressure of participating in holiday activities while balancing the stress of caring for a ...
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Being a caregiver or learning of a diagnosis of this nature can be extremely isolating. You are not alone. Let me say that again. You. Are Not. Alone. It may feel that way, but it's not true. My book addresses these feelings and provides resources to help my readers understand the diagnosis and what comes next. 
