Preventing and recognizing burnout and compassion fatigue while working with older adults

This resource aims to support the mental health of service providers working with older adults. Working with older adults in the middle of a pandemic makes service providers particularly vulnerable to burnout and compassion fatigue. This resource looks at:

• What is burnout and compassion fatigue?
• How can you recognize compassion fatigue?
• Strategies to prevent burnout and compassion fatigue

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If you're interested in resources like this one, consider joining the Understanding Mental Health and Well-Being in Later Life Community of Interest (CoI)! The CoI is a dedicated space for service providers working with older adults to connect with other health service providers and share best practices and resources.