November is National Family Caregivers Month. Bay Aging has put together a series honoring the spouses, adult children, friends and neighbors who care for loved ones across the Middle Peninsula and Northern Neck. This week, Bay Aging is focusing on caregiver burnout. Caregiving can be deeply rewarding, but its ongoing demands can strain even the most resilient person. Balancing appointments, medications, and personal care with work and family responsibilities can leave little time for your own health. Caring for yourself is not separate from caregiving—it helps sustain the care you provide. Recognize the signs Caregiver burnout can build gradually. Warning signs include exhaustion, anxiety, irritability, isolation, sleep problems, persistent sadness, loss of interest, frequent pain or headaches, and neglecting meals, exercise, medical appointments, or personal care. Do not wait until you are completely overwhelmed. A caregiver burnout self-check can help you identify concerns and begin...