What's Your Caregiver Burnout Index
Caregiver burnout interferes with your ability to function. Burnout also raises your risk of
chronic depression and other mental and physical ailments, from hypertension and flu to
diabetes, stroke, or even premature death. Caregiver burnout is also a leading cause of
nursing home placement, when run-down caregivers become too depleted to manage
caregiving demands.

What's your caregiver burnout index? Answer the following 12 questions, add up your
score. (A = 4 points, B = 3 points, C = 2 points, D = 1 point), and learn lifesaving
strategies for managing the unique stress of caregiving.
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1. How often do you get a good night's sleep (seven or more hours)? *
2. How often do you keep up with leisure activities that you enjoyed before
caregiving? *
3. How often do you feel irritable or lose your temper with others? *
4. How often do you feel happy? *
5. How often do you find it difficult to concentrate? *
6. How often do you need a cigarette(s) or more than two cups of coffee to make
it through the day? *
7. How often do you lack the energy to cook, clean, and take care of everyday
basics? *
8. How often do you feel hopeless about the future? *
9. How often are you able to relax without the use of alcohol or prescription
sedatives? *
10. How often do you feel overwhelmed by all you have to do? *
11. How often has someone criticized your caregiving or suggested you're
burning out?
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12. How often do you feel that someone is looking after or caring for you? *
How did you score?
This self-test isn't a scientific or diagnostic measure; it's meant to help you identify whether your stress level warrants taking steps toward better protecting yourself.

Add up your score. Each A = 4 points, B = 3 points, C = 2 points, D = 1 point. *
Thank you for taking the time to fill out this from. Knowing your burnout index is important at every stage when providing caregiving services.

Self-care is very important when taking care of others.
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