Definition:
Caregiver burden refers to a high level of stress that may be experienced by people who are caring for another person (usually a family member) with some kind of illness. For example, a person caring for someone with a chronic illness may experience such stressors as financial strain, managing the person's symptoms, dealing with crises, the loss of friends, or the loss of intimacy.
Also Known As: Caregiver strain, caregiver stress
