Battling Sleep Deprivation: A Caregiver’s Guide to Finding Rest Amidst the Chaos
Welcome to the life of a caregiver — where the night is as busy as the day and sleep feels more like a luxury than a necessity. Are you a caregiver juggling the endless demands of caregiving, working a job, and managing a household, all while trying to find a moment for yourself? If so, you’re not alone. It’s a high-stakes balancing act that leaves many feeling perpetually exhausted. But fear not! This isn’t another article merely highlighting the problem; it’s your ultimate guide to finding solutions, complete with a sprinkle of wit to keep you awake — just in case you were planning on using this read as a sleep aid.
4 min readApr 16, 2024
The Sleepless Plight of Caregivers
Recent studies show that caregivers are significantly more likely to experience sleep disturbances than the general population. A 2021 survey by the Family Caregiver Alliance found that over 60% of…