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April 2009 – Caregiving

According to U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the National Alliance for Caregiving, more than 50 million people provide care for a chronically ill, disabled or aged family member or friend during any given year. Thirty percent of family caregivers caring for seniors are themselves aged 65 or over and another 15% are between the ages of 45 to 54. The articles and links below will give you important information on the challenges and rewards of being a caregiver and the resources available to help.

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Articles

	Caregiving: A Universal Occupation (Family Caregiver Alliance) Most people will become caregivers—or need one— at some point in their lives. A caregiver is anyone who provides basic assistance and care for someone who is frail, disabled or ill and needs help. Each caregiving family faces unique circumstances, but some general strategies can help you navigate the path ahead. Read More
	The Importance of Identifying Yourself as a Caregiver (National Family Caregivers Association) A 2001 survey found that over 90% of family caregivers become more proactive about seeking resources and skills they need to assist their care recipient after they have self-identified as a caregiver. In this article, Suzanne Mintz, president and co-founder of the National Family Caregivers Association discusses the importance of self identifying. Read More
	Research Findings Benefit Caregivers (National Institute on Aging) Although research on family caregiver support is still in its early days, we have already learned much about the unique aspects of caregivers’ personalities and situations. For example, it is well established that Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) caregivers often experience stress, anxiety, depression, and other mental health problems as a result of the continuing and demanding nature of AD care. On the other hand, research also has shown that caregiving can have important positive effects. Read More

Related Resources

Medicine Safety Education - information for patients and caregivers (Pfizer.com)
Caregiving may lengthen life (part of Pfizer’s A Healthier World podcast series)
Tips and Tools for Caregiving (National Family Caregivers Association)
Twenty Questions for Long-Distance Caregivers (National Institute on Aging)
Ask Medicare – caregiver information (Medicare.gov)
Family Caregiving 101 (National Family Caregivers Association)