AMYOTROPHIC LATERAL SCLEROSIS
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Caregiver Burnout
If you’re the primary caregiver for an individual with ALS, “caregiver burnout” is a very real—and very common—problem. Caregiver burnout is a state of physical, emotional and mental exhaustion that occurs when someone is responsible for the long-term care of another person 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Caregivers often experience symptoms of fatigue, anxiety, stress and depression. They feel guilty when they take time out for themselves—or neglect their own physical and emotional needs altogether. At some point, even the most devoted caregiver may need to turn over a significant portion of the loved one’s care to professionals. It’s emotionally very difficult to place a loved one in a long-term care facility like assisted living, but his or her medical needs, or a caregiver illness, financial realities or other factors may make this essential.
At The Kensington, we believe that caregivers shouldn’t have to shoulder the burden alone—we’re here to help and we are dedicated to the long-term care of people with ALS, thus allowing the caregiver to go back to playing the role of daughter/son or well-spouse. We understand the challenges of Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and have the ability to help with daily living activities and nursing needs to offer the highest level of comfort.