Caring for Caregivers: Recognizing and Addressing Caregiver Burnout

At Resolutions Counseling Center, we appreciate the incredible strength and compassion of caregivers—especially those caring for loved ones with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. Their commitment is a quiet heroism, but it often comes at a steep personal cost. The physical, emotional, and psychological toll of caregiving can lead to what’s known as caregiver burnout—a state of exhaustion that affects a person’s well-being, relationships, and ability to provide care.

What Is Caregiver Burnout?

Caregiver burnout is more than feeling tired. It can involve:

• Constant fatigue, even after rest

• Irritability or mood swings

• Difficulty concentrating

• Increased illness or health problems

• Feelings of hopelessness or being trapped

• Withdrawal from friends or activities

  
  

For caregivers of those with Alzheimer’s or dementia, the demands are especially intense. Tasks often include round-the-clock supervision, complex medical care, and navigating personality changes that come with disease progression. Without adequate support, caregivers are at serious risk of burnout, depression, and declining health.

You Are Not Alone

The Alzheimer’s Association reports that over 11 million Americans provide unpaid care for people living with Alzheimer’s or other dementias. Many of these caregivers juggle their responsibilities with work, parenting, and managing their own health—yet most report feeling they have no choice.

At Resolutions, we want to change that.

We’re proud to announce our sponsorship of the Alzheimer’s Association's Walk to End Alzheimer's this year. As part of that partnership, we are offering a series of presentations and support groups focused on caregiver burnout and support strategies for those caring for individuals with Alzheimer’s and related dementias.

These community events will cover:

• Recognizing the signs of burnout

• Tools to manage stress and prioritize your own health

• Setting boundaries and asking for help

• Emotional coping strategies

• Local and national resources

  
  

Healing Happens in Community

Caregiving is often an isolating experience, but it doesn’t have to be. Whether you are just beginning your caregiving journey or have been walking this path for years, our team at Resolutions is here to offer insight, connection, and emotional support.

Join us this summer to learn more about how you can care for yourself while caring for someone else. These presentations are open to the public, and we encourage caregivers, family members, and professionals to attend.

For more support:

We have two upcoming workshops for caregivers on July 29, 2025 and August 11, 2025. These workshops are free to attend and will be focused on stress management, self-care, and resources for caregivers of loved ones with Alzheimer's and other dementias. You can register here.

For immediate resources or support, visit the Alzheimer’s Association website at www.alz.org, or reach out to us directly to learn how therapy and support groups can help.

If you'd like to join the Resolutions' team in this year's Walk to End Alzheimer's, register here.