Stress & Burnout
The 37 sources listed below are each rated on how they can help caregivers better understand and deal with stress & burnout.
Sources are ranked from highest to lowest.
Sources are ranked from highest to lowest.
ALZSmart Score™ - Extraordinary95%
National Institute on Aging (ADEAR)
Geo Location: All (US)
ALZSmart Review™ - Summary of Contents
Offers a selection of 16 articles, books, and other materials that may help caregivers cope with their own stress, anxiety, and emotions. Some resources on this list are free; others must be purchased.
ALZSmart Score™ - Extraordinary95%
UCLA Alzheimer's and Dementia Program
Linda Ercoli, PhD
Geo Location: All
ALZSmart Review™ - Summary of Contents
[Video 44:40] Linda Ercoli, PhD, Director of Geriatric Psychology, discusses caregiver stress and the variety of resources and interventions to help caregivers and family members better cope.
ALZSmart Score™ - Extraordinary95%
Surviving Alzheimer's (2nd Edition)
Paula Spencer Scott
Pages 63-81, 278-298, 307-332
Geo Location: All
ALZSmart Review™ - Summary of Contents
Several sections of this book are dedicated to covering different aspects of taking care of yourself including: roles, personal & family stressors, and emotional & practical stressors.
ALZSmart Score™ - Extraordinary90%
Family Caregiver Alliance
Geo Location: All
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Begins by describing the effects of caregiving on health and well-being. Offers 8 tools with in-depth instructions for self-care.
ALZSmart Score™ - Very Good75%
HelpGuide
Geo Location: All
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Lists the warning signs and symptoms of caregiver stress and burnout. Has in-depth discusssions of 6 strategies to cope with stress and burnout. Also has two additional sections on: 1) other resources, and 2) hotline & support (US, UK, AU, NZ, & CA)
ALZSmart Score™ - Very Good70%
Family Caregiver Alliance
Geo Location: All
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Utilizes cognitive behavior techniques for controlling caregiver stress.
ALZSmart Score™ - Very Good70%
Fisher Center for Alzheimer’s Research Foundation
Geo Location: All
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Discusses 4 ways to deal with the stress of caregiving. Describes 10 signs of caregiver stress. Offers 8 tips for family caregivers from doctors. Also has a list of resources to help provide support.
ALZSmart Score™ - Very Good70%
Dementia Care Notes
Geo Location: All (IN)
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Explains how dementia care causes stress. Lists 12 ways to reduce stress. Has 11 tips on seeking help. Discusses the importance of support groups and forums. Has several external links to other resources and references.
ALZSmart Score™ - Good65%
UCLA Alzheimer's and Dementia Program
Dr. Helen Lavretsky
Geo Location: All
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[Video 42:33] UCLA geriatric psychiatrist Helen Lavretsky, PhD, discusses stress and depression in family members who take care of people with dementia. Dr. Lavretsky addressed ways for caregivers to reduce stress as well as available treatments.
ALZSmart Score™ - Good65%
Caring.com
Geo Location: All
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Reviews statistics on caregiver stress. Defines caregiver burnout. Lists symptoms of caregiver stress and burnout. Discusses which caregivers are at highest risk of burnout. Offers 9 coping strategies for caregiver stress. Descibes 7 lifestyle changes to alleviate caregiver stress. Plus 8 respite care options.
ALZSmart Score™ - Good65%
Alzheimer Society Canada
Geo Location: All (CA)
ALZSmart Review™ - Summary of Contents
Part 1 of this 4 part series. Introduction to the the topic of caregiver related stress. Has a short embedded video [2:21].
ALZSmart Score™ - Good65%
Alzheimer Society Canada
Geo Location: All (CA)
ALZSmart Review™ - Summary of Contents
Part 2 of this 4 part series. Lists 10 signs of caregiver stress and an example of each one.
ALZSmart Score™ - Good65%
Alzheimer Society Canada
Geo Location: All (CA)
ALZSmart Review™ - Summary of Contents
Part 3 of this 4 part series. Checklist of 12 questions to help you identify how stress is affecting your life.
ALZSmart Score™ - Good65%
Alzheimer Society Canada
Geo Location: All (CA)
ALZSmart Review™ - Summary of Contents
Part 4 of this 4 part series. Discusses 10 things you can do to reduce caregiver stress.
ALZSmart Score™ - Good65%
The 36-Hour Day (6th Edition)
Nancy L. Mace, MA and Peter V. Rabins, MD, MPH
Pages 261-274
Geo Location: All
ALZSmart Review™ - Summary of Contents
Discusses how to take time out, find additional help, and join support groups.
ALZSmart Score™ - Good65%
A Caregiver's Guide to Dementia
Laura N. Gitlin, PhD and Catherine Verrier Piersol, PhD, OTR/L
Pages 44-48
Geo Location: All
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Defines stress and the consequences of chronic stress. Has 21 tips to prevent stress. Offers 5 stress reduction techniques to relieve stress when it occurs.
ALZSmart Score™ - Good60%
National Institute on Aging (ADEAR)
Geo Location: All (US)
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Has 9 bullet points on ways you can take care of yourself. Offers 4 tips about asking for help. Has 14 tips on coping with the emotions and stress of being an Alzheimer's caregiver, including seeking professional help.
ALZSmart Score™ - Good60%
CareLiving.org
Tam Cummings
Geo Location: All
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Discusses compassion fatigue or Secondary Traumatic Stress Disorder (STSD) from a medical professional's point-of-view. Also includes external links to a ProQOL Test: Professional Quality of Life: Compassion Satisfaction and Fatigue Version 5 (ProQOL).
ALZSmart Score™ - Good60%
Alzheimer Society Canada
Geo Location: All (CA)
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[PDF - 8 Pages] Lists 10 signs of caregiver stress and an example of each one. Discusses 10 things you can do to reduce caregiver stress.
ALZSmart Score™ - Good60%
Patients Engage
Neha Sinha
Geo Location: All (IN)
ALZSmart Review™ - Summary of Contents
Describes some of he challenges facing dementia caregivers. Lists 11 signs of caregiver burnout. Has 7 high risk factors for developing caregiver burnout. Also 11 points to keep in mind to avoid burnout.
ALZSmart Score™ - Good60%
Patients Engage
Maya Ramachandran
Geo Location: All (IN)
ALZSmart Review™ - Summary of Contents
A professional psychological counselor shares her personal experience as a caregiver to her parents and the 5 key challenges she faced.
ALZSmart Score™ - Good60%
BrightFocus Foundation
Geo Location: All
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Lists 10 warning signs of caregiver stress. Offers 9 ways to recognize what you can change and what you can't. Has 14 steps you can take to reduce stress. Provides 5 examples of negative self-talk and how to challenge them. Plus external links to many additional resources.
ALZSmart Score™ - Good60%
The Dementia Caregiver
Marc E. Agronin, MD
Pages 193-205
Geo Location: All
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Defines caregiver burden and has 17 questions to assess your burden. Discusses depression and being difficult to work with. Describes changes in daily stresses. Divides key suggestions for dealing with stress into 6 categories.
ALZSmart Score™ - Average55%
Alzheimer's Association
Geo Location: All
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Describes 10 signs of caregiver stress. Offers 8 tips to manage stress.
ALZSmart Score™ - Average55%
Alzheimer’s Research Association
Geo Location: All
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Discusses the importance of exercise and the US National Institute on Aging (NIA) Go4Life program. Has 9 common ways you can care for yourself. Lists 8 warning sign of burnout and 5 strategies for dealing with them. Lists 5 signs of caregiver stress and 12 tips for dealing with caregiver stress.
ALZSmart Score™ - Average55%
Understand Alzheimer's
Pages 23-32
Geo Location: All
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Describes 5 ways to maintain balance in a caregivers role. Has 7 reasons why it may be diffficult to ask for help. Discusses managing your emotions and 6 things you can do. Offers 10 tips for taking care of yourself.
ALZSmart Score™ - Average55%
The Alzheimer's Disease Caregiver's Handbook
Sally Willard Burbank, MD and Sue Pace Bell
Pages 248-258
Geo Location: All
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Offers advice from other caregivers. Has 7 bullet points on how to balance your needs. Lists 15 ways to take care of yourself.
ALZSmart Score™ - Average50%
AARP
Geo Location: All
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Offers 7 tips that will help you avoid burnout.
ALZSmart Score™ - Average50%
Mayo Clinic
Geo Location: All
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Lists 9 risk factors for caregiver stress. Has 9 warning signs of caregiver stress. Discusses 8 strategies for coping with stress.
ALZSmart Score™ - Average45%
Alzheimer's Association
Geo Location: All
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Offers 17 stress check resources that can help you.
ALZSmart Score™ - Average45%
Dementia Care Central (National Institute on Aging)
Geo Location: All (US)
ALZSmart Review™ - Summary of Contents
Offers 8 tips for dealing with the negative emotions caregivers so often face. Discusses involving family and friends with dementia caregiving.
ALZSmart Score™ - Average45%
ALZSmart Score™ - Average40%
Alzheimer's Association
Geo Location: All
ALZSmart Review™ - Summary of Contents
Recommends regular doctor visits, exercise, and healthy eating. Has 5 tips to help you cope.
ALZSmart Score™ - Average40%
VeryWell Health
Esther Heerema, MSW
Geo Location: All
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Has a self-evaluation for signs of caregiver burnout. Discusses how to view the results. Also has 7 bullet points on things you can do.
ALZSmart Score™ - Average40%
Alzheimer's Hope
Dana Schmeckpeper
Geo Location: All
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Lists 10 signs that you are already experiencing caregiving burnout. Has 15 ways to prevent further strain and burnout.
ALZSmart Score™ - Satisfactory35%
Alzheimer's Foundation of America
Geo Location: All
ALZSmart Review™ - Summary of Contents
Provides 8 tips to avoid caregiver burnout. Has 8 strategies for managing caregiver stress.
ALZSmart Score™ - Satisfactory35%
Crisis Prevention Institute
Erin Harris
Geo Location: All
ALZSmart Review™ - Summary of Contents
Begins with an example of caregiver stress. Provides 6 questions you can ask yourself to explore your coping strategies.
