Caregiver Stress & Burnout: How to regain a sense of balance in your life

Long-term caregiving can be a fulfilling experience, but it can also be challenging and emotionally taxing. If left unmanaged, the stress of caregiving can lead to burnout, which can affect your physical and mental health, relationships, and overall well-being. This can also impact the person you're caring for, making it crucial to prioritize your own self-care. This session will cover the common and uncommon signs of caregiver stress and burnout, along with tips to lighten the load, avoid burnout, and find balance in your life.

Speaker: Jannell Wilson, MSW, LSW, Community Educator, Project Lifesaver & PASP Coordinator, Somerset County Office on Aging & Disability Services

This webinar is part of Prioritizing Your Health and Well-Being: A Webinar Series for People with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities, Caregivers, and Support Professionals. You can't pour from an empty glass! We invite you to spend some time focused on optimizing your health and taking better care of yourself in 2024. Already familiar with some of these concepts? A refresher can help keep you on track. Either way, make your health and well-being a priority. Mark your calendar and plan to join us for these upcoming webinars sponsored by the Rutgers Community Living Education Project (CLEP).