Caregiver Support
The important role of caregivers
A caregiver refers to anyone who provides care for another person. As a caregiver you help relieve burdens and support individuals in need. This important role may last for a long time or just a short time but regardless of the length of care it is not easy for anyone.
This complicated disease demands that caregivers make sacrifices and adjustments. Access to information, resources and support can help you navigate these important responsibilities.
For more information see the new 2020 National Alliance for Caregiving Report.
Caregivers are experiencing severe burnout
Caregivers bear the burden of the most intrusive and intimate 24/7 care, as well as the heartbreak when their loved ones forget who they are. 57% provide at least four years of care.
In addition to the mental & physical health impact of expending an average of 36 hours of week on unpaid care, 50% of caregivers have experienced direct hits to their wallet. Not only are they spending money on their loved one’s out-of-pocket care and their own, they’re losing money in peak earning years—42% of caregivers reported their career has suffered as a result.
12K
Dollars Spent on their own healthcare/year, while adult children spend an additional $4.8K/ year.
59%
of Caregivers Have dealt with anxiety & depression since assuming caregiver duties.
72%
of Caregivers Relayed their health has worsened after taking on the caregiver role.
Empowering Caregivers
Access education, tools, resources, and support to prevent your loved ones from being abused, neglected, or taken advantage of.
Don’t be afraid or ashamed, ask for help from family, friends, neighbors and community organizations like COAACH.
Lean how to prepare for each stage of the disease and the appropriate care required.
Learn how to manage & balance your loved one’s care with your own family, life, and career.
Gain emotional support. Learn how to cope with the mental & physical stress of caregiving. Focus on your own health and self-care.
Learn how to manage day-to-day care & activities. From intimate activities such as dressing and bathing to appointments and working with the health care system.
