In short
The Zarit Burden Interview is a questionnaire that measures how much strain a family caregiver feels. The standard version has 22 items. It's copyrighted and distributed by Mapi Research Trust, which handles permissions. Clinicians and researchers use it; families can try our original caregiver burnout quiz as a starting point instead.
Getting the official version
Mapi Research Trust's ePROVIDE platform is the official distributor. Request access there.
If you're feeling the strain
NIA's caregiver tips include asking for help, taking breaks and seeing your own doctor. Try our caregiver burnout quiz.
Questions families ask
How many questions are in the Zarit Burden Interview?
The standard version has 22.
Is the Zarit free?
Permission is handled by Mapi Research Trust; check its terms.
Can I take the Zarit online here?
No. We don't reproduce it. Our burnout quiz is an original alternative.
Who uses the Zarit?
Clinicians and researchers studying caregiver burden.