The new information sheet, Caring for Mom and Dad, How to Avoid Caregiver Burnout, is available online from the American Geriatrics Society's Foundation for Health in Aging.

It's estimated that as many as 44 million Americans care for older loved ones, and the level of care ranges from occasional assistance with chores to 24-hour care. While providing care can be rewarding, it can also be stressful and frustrating.