Emotional Exhaustion and Older Adults

Do you worry about your health and who will take care of you? Have you recently lost a loved one? Or have you lost your mobility and independence? Emotional stresses like these can take a toll on your energy and cause you to feel fatigued. Fatigue can be linked to many conditions, including:

  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Grief from loss of family or friends
  • Stress from financial or personal problems
  • Feeling that you no longer have control over your life

Learn more about emotional exhaustion and steps you can take to feel better.

Last Updated on August 22, 2023

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