has taken place in recent decades, a growing number of patients are cared for at home by relatives. These care- givers spend a significant amount of time and energy in caring for their loved ones, despite the large emotional burden and the impact on their personal goals [3–12]. Given these consequences, it is not surprising that care- givers have a significantly increased risk of becoming overloaded [7, 12–14], which can severely impair their quality of life, potentially leading to withdrawal from caregiving.