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Caregiver Burnout Assessment

Caring for someone with Parkinson's disease is demanding. This confidential self-assessment helps you evaluate your current stress level and identify areas where you may benefit from additional support.

How This Tool Works

  • Answer 12 questions about your experience as a caregiver over the past two weeks.
  • The assessment is based on the Zarit Burden Interview (12-item short form), a validated instrument used by healthcare professionals worldwide.
  • Your results include a burden level, breakdown by category, and personalized resource recommendations.
  • All responses are processed entirely in your browser and are never sent to our servers.

Not a Diagnostic Tool

This screening helps you reflect on your caregiving experience. It cannot diagnose depression, anxiety, or any clinical condition. If you are in crisis or need immediate help, contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (call or text 988) or the Parkinson's Foundation Helpline at 1-800-4PD-INFO (1-800-473-4636).

Caregiver Burnout in Parkinson's Disease

Research consistently shows that Parkinson's disease caregivers experience higher rates of depression, anxiety, and physical health problems than caregivers for many other conditions. The progressive nature of PD, combined with motor and non-motor symptoms that require increasing assistance over time, creates unique caregiving challenges. Studies estimate that 40 to 70 percent of PD caregivers report significant stress, yet many do not seek help until they reach a breaking point. Early identification of caregiver burden is an important step toward getting the support you need — and deserve.

Before You Begin

This assessment is based on the Zarit Burden Interview (12-item short form), a well-validated tool used by healthcare professionals to measure caregiver stress. It has been adapted to help Parkinson's disease caregivers identify areas where they may need additional support.

There are 12 questions and the assessment typically takes 3-5 minutes to complete.

Your answers are processed entirely in your browser — nothing is stored or sent to any server.

Medical Disclaimer

This tool is for informational purposes only. It is not a clinical diagnostic instrument and cannot replace evaluation by a healthcare professional. If you are experiencing significant distress, please reach out to a healthcare provider, call the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (call or text 988), or contact the Parkinson's Foundation Helpline at 1-800-4PD-INFO (1-800-473-4636).

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