Caregiving can be emotionally demanding, leading to feelings of guilt, anxiety, depression, and burnout, especially when witnessing the decline or suffering of the care recipient.

Providing physical assistance to a care recipient, such as lifting, bathing, or transferring, can lead to physical strain and injury for the caregiver, particularly if they are not properly trained or if the care recipient has mobility issues.

Caregiving can result in financial burdens, including lost income from reduced work hours or leaving the workforce entirely to provide care, as well as expenses related to medical bills, medications, equipment, and home modifications.

Caregivers may experience social isolation as they devote much of their time and energy to caregiving responsibilities, leading to a loss of social connections, friendships, and recreational activities.

Balancing caregiving responsibilities with other roles and responsibilities, such as work, parenting, and personal life, can be challenging and lead to feelings of overwhelm and inadequacy.

Caregivers often face challenges navigating complex healthcare systems, including coordinating appointments, managing medications, advocating for the care recipient, and understanding medical information.

Many caregivers lack adequate support from family, friends, or healthcare professionals, which can exacerbate feelings of stress and isolation.

Caregivers may experience grief and anticipatory grief as they witness the decline of the care recipient’s health and face the eventual loss of their loved one.