In recent years, studies have shown that around 40% of caregivers only get 3 to 5 hours of sleep per day, which is completely inadequate. For working carers in particular, who are faced with dual responsibilities and pressure, there is even less room for rest. Insufficient rest can affect working carers in a number of ways:
Lower work efficiency
If working caregivers are insufficiently rested and tired over a longer period of time, their work efficiency can decrease and they cannot perform their tasks optimally.
Health problems
Health can be divided into two aspects: physical and mental health: on a physiological level, long-term insufficient rest can lead to fatigue, reduced immune system function or increased risk of other diseases, etc.; on a psychological level, insufficient rest can affect mental health. Increased risk of mental illness.
Lack of social space
As working carers have to juggle their family and work duties and responsibilities while spending the rest of their time recovering, this can lead to a lack of opportunity to spend time with family and friends and a reduction in social space.
Lack of time to cope with stress
Working carers have limited time and are under enormous psychological pressure. They may not be able to take time to deal with the pressure.