When a caregiving crisis occurs within a family, it can bring family members close together or drive them apart. As demands increase, caregivers may find it difficult to balance the tasks of caregiving with the needs of their own lives.
Many families have unrealistic expectations regarding the primary caregiver. They may expect the caregiver to juggle many hours filled with mental, emotional, physical, or financial stress without help. This is often due to poor communication or a lack of understanding about the caregiving situation and how much "hidden stress" it can cause.
For more information, visit www.extension.org/pages/Getting_Help_From_Family_Members.
