Being a caregiver to an elderly person can be stressful. Caregivers cope with the stress using a variety of strategies, some of which lead to abuse.

"When Caregiver Become Abusers", a lecture and power point presentation developed by the H-GEC describes the factors that increase the likelihood of a caregiver becoming an abuser. It provides information about the associated theories that explain caregiver stress and burnout; examples of existing assessment instruments to measure caregiver stress; recommendations to relieve caregiver burnout, and skills that caregivers can apply to relieve their burdens.

(Photo by Rosie O'Beirne)