Caregiver Self Assessment Online
Caregivers are often so concerned with caring for the relative’s needs that they lose sight of their own well-being. Please take just a moment to do a self evaluation by answering the following questions.
Results
Chances are that you are experiencing a high degree of stress.
- Your answers show that you are having caregiver issues or challenges in {{score}} of 16 questions.
You might not be experiencing a high degree of stress right now, according to your score. However, taking the Next Steps might still be helpful for preventing more stress. If your circumstances change or you feel overwhelmed, please consider seeing your healthcare provider for a check-up.
- Your answers show that you are having caregiver issues or challenges in only {{score}} of 16 questions.
- You rated your current level of stress as 5 or less on a scale of 1 to 10.
- You rated your current health compared to last year as 5 or less on a scale of 1 to 10
Next Steps
- Consider seeing a health care provider for a check-up for yourself.
- Consider having some relief from caregiving (Discuss with your healthcare provider or a social worker the resources available in your community.)
- Consider joining a support group.
Valuable Resources for Caregivers
- HealthinAging.org
(800) 563-4916 | www.healthinaging.org - Caregiver Action Network
(202) 454-3970 | www.caregiveraction.org - Eldercare Locator
(a national directory of community services)
(800) 677-1116 | www.eldercare.gov - Family Caregiver Alliance
(800) 445-8106 | www.caregiver.org - Medicare Hotline
(800) 633-4227 | www.medicare.gov - National Alliance for Caregiving
(301) 718-8444 | www.caregiving.org