What Family Caregivers Need to Be Prepared For
Author Information
Author(s): Roshni Singh, Saanvi Lamba, Richard Munoz, Pranjal Tyagi, Sandra Garcia-Davis, Stuti Dang, Diana Ruiz, Elizabeth Dole Center of Excellence
Primary Institution: University of Miami
Hypothesis
Caregivers of Veterans feel unprepared for various non-medical needs related to caregiving.
Conclusion
Caregivers are often not adequately prepared to address the needs of Veterans, highlighting the need for better support and education.
Supporting Evidence
- 21 caregivers (3.0%) felt not prepared, while 345 (50.0%) felt somewhat prepared and 342 (49.6%) felt very prepared.
- The most common concerns included dealing with declining health (20.4%) and equipment modifications (10.6%).
- Caregivers need more knowledge and skills to effectively perform their caregiving tasks.
Takeaway
Family caregivers help Veterans but often don't know how to handle certain tasks, so they need more training and support.
Methodology
Qualitative responses from caregivers were coded and analyzed thematically based on an open-ended survey question.
Participant Demographics
Average age of caregivers was 68.2 years, with 87.1% being female and 70.7% non-Hispanic White.
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