Understanding Caregiver Burnout & How to Find Relief

Across the U.S., more than53 million adults provide unpaid care for loved ones — aging parents, spouses, children, or relatives with chronic illness. Many are also juggling full-time jobs, parenting responsibilities, household chores, and community commitments. The result? A level of sustained stress that quietly erodes health and hope.

A 2022 CDC study found that caregivers are significantly more likely than non-caregivers to experience depression, anxiety, and frequent mental distress, along with sleep problems and chronic disease.