Mandatory Inservices | Caregiver Burnout by admin | Mar 10, 2023 Post Test - Caregiver Burnout Select The Correct Answer For Each Full Name Email Address What causes caregiver burnout? Caregivers neglecting their own emotional, physical, and spiritual health. Caregivers focusing on family and self Caregivers not wanting to work Caregivers taking time to learn their job then working a lot. Caregivers should feel guilty if they spend time alone True False Caregivers that are experiencing Burnout may show these 4 symptoms. Eating excessively, happy, insomnia, weight loss Unfocused, upbeat, sleeping all day, loss of appetite Loss of appetite, anxiety, irritability, mood swings, change in sleep patterns, getting sick more often Helpful, financial satisfaction, weight gain, hair loss. Many Caregivers expect their involvement to have a positive affect on the health of the patient True False 3 ways to Prevent Caregiver Burnout: Find someone you trust, Set aside time for yourself, Stay healthy by eating right and getting plenty of exercise and sleep Push your limits, push your potential, rely on others Educate yourself, keep using the same tools for coping, lighten up and accentuate the negative Take advantage of respite care services, be realistic about your loved one's disease, forget about yourself to ensure you are caring for your loved one A lot of caregivers become frustrated due to the lack of what: Support & Family Money & Resources Insurance & Physicians available Hours in the day & personal time Overeating can be a symptom of Caregiver Burnout True False Clients are not affected by Caregiver Burnout True False What are 3 resources for Caregiver Burnout Home Health Agency of aging Private Care Aides All of the above If you are burned out yelling at the client will always help True False Time is Up! Time's up
