Caregiver burnout is the feeling of being exhausted physically, emotionally, or mentally and there is often a change in attitude from being a positive and warm caregiver to a disengaged, negative and unconcerned one. Caregiver burnout is real and 100% preventable. Today we discuss what burnout is and the implications it has towards our role as caregivers and care partners. We also discuss 11 strategies to prevent it or recover from it. In a nutshell, those strategies are: Identify your why Seek out a community Be protective of yourself Be protective of your surroundings Be protective of your time Resolve your childhood issues Acknowledge the wins Cultivate a hobby Laugh Find a grounding word Get exercise, sleep, and optimize your nutrition Sources of research on caregiver burnout as well as other resources for caregivers: Family Caregiver Alliance Caregiver Action Network