Abstract
This article sought to address the quality of life of caregivers of patients who receive home care, considering the provision of care in this model, demands a lot of time in the life of these professionals or family members involved in this process. Also addressing the feelings involved in this process, both of those who give care, as well as those who receive this care, and how they go through the process of mourning and the challenges of this journey. As a result, it was observed that the caregiver's involvement, act as a family member, by dedicating him/herself for long periods of time to the patient, he/she has areas of his/her life compromised, which can lead to emotional overload, physical overload, psychological problems or financial difficulties. Therefore, preparedness of mental health is the best strategy to prevent these professionals from developing depressive symptoms, arising from this accumulation of duties and emotional burden experienced, and as a result their quality of life is compromised. Showing us the need to integrate a multi-professional team in helping caregivers and patients, providing a broad humanized approach and respecting the values, and being obliged in every care process.