`` Stress in America '' report emphasizes toll of caring for chronically ill relatives . 55 % of caregivers reported feeling overwhelmed , American Psychological Association says . Comment: `` People who care for loved ones ... do n't take care of themselves , '' psychologist says .
`` Stress in America '' report emphasizes toll of caring for chronically ill relatives . 55 % of caregivers reported feeling overwhelmed , American Psychological Association says . In survey of 1,226 Americans , 39 % said stress levels had increased in past year . `` People who care for loved ones ... do n't take care of themselves , '' psychologist says .