Understanding Caregiving Challenges
Caregiving can be physically, mentally, and emotionally demanding, impacting both individuals and the economy. This content explores the challenges faced by caregivers, the impact on the U.S. economy, available resources, and the importance of addressing day-to-day concerns and practical needs. Various statistics and data are provided to shed light on the significance of caregiving in society.
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PROFESSOR, HEALTH SCIENCES LIBRARIAN COLLEGE OF DUPAGE smithkak@cod.edu
Caregiving is: physically, mentally, spiritually Caregiving Quick Facts & emotionally challenging 39% of American adults (4 out of every 10) care for adults or children with significant health issues1 an additional 1.4 million children care for dependent family members2
Caretaking impacts the U.S. Economy 1/3 of working caregivers miss an average of 6.6 days of work per year Caregiving Quick Facts 126,222,624 total lost days $25.2 billion in lost productivity3 the hours children (18 and under) spend caretaking are not included in these figures!
Resources Come in all formats, Online Multimedia Caregiving Resources DVDs CD-ROMs VHS Print
Resources Address: Day-to-day concerns Practical needs Caregiving Resources Caregiving Stress Specific types of caregivers and/or patients Assistive technology Legal considerations And so much more .
1 Fox, Susannah, Maeve Duggan, and Kristen Purcell. Family Caregivers are Wired for Health. Pew Internet & American Life Project. June 20, 2013. http://www.pewinternet.org/Reports/2013/Family-Caregivers.aspx 2. National Alliance for Caregiving, and United Hospital Fund. Young Caregivers in the U.S.: 2 Report of Findings. September 2005. http://www.aacy.org/publications/youngcaregivers.pdf 3. Witters, Dan. Caregiving Costs U.S. Economy $52.2 Billion in Lost Productivity. Gallup, 3 Inc. July 27, 2011. http://www.gallup.com/poll/148670/caregiving-costs-economy- billion-lost-productivity.aspx
