AP PSYCHOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Caregiver burden can be defined as the strain or load borne by a person who cares for a chronically ill, disabled, or elderly family member [13]. Caregiver burden is related to the well-being of both the individual and caregiver; therefore, understanding the attributes associated with caregiver burden is important.

Detailed explanation-2: -Caregiving can also result in feeling a loss of self identity, lower levels of self esteem, constant worry, or feelings of uncertainty. Caregivers have less self-acceptance and feel less effective and less in control of their lives than noncaregivers.

Detailed explanation-3: -Burden of care is a concept emerging in the literature that describes the physical, emotional, social, and financial problems that can be experienced by family caregivers.

Detailed explanation-4: -Caregiver stress can lead to multiple negative outcomes including declines in physical health, increased mental health concerns, and overall decreased quality of life. Caregiver stress also leads to increased financial costs to the person, family, and health care systems, making it a public health issue.