If you help take care of someone who’s sick, you’re a caregiver. And you’re not alone. About one in five Americans help care for a family member or friend with long-term health conditions.1 Many caregivers also work full-time and have their own families who need them.
Caring for someone you love can be rewarding. But it’s hard to balance being a caregiver with work and family life. Over time, all of the juggling can add stress, affecting your emotional and physical well-being. So, take the time to take care of yourself, too. You have to rest and recharge if you expect to be at your best as a caregiver.
Read more to learn some of the ways that others, like yourself, have managed their stress.