Addressing the Caregiving Crisis
2008
Addressing the Caregiving Crisis
Editorial
Author Information
Author(s): Carter Rosalynn
Primary Institution: Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregiving
Conclusion
The caregiving crisis requires a coordinated response from all sectors of society to develop better supports for caregivers.
Supporting Evidence
- Approximately 15 million caregivers in the United States provide $306 billion worth of unpaid services each year.
- Caregivers experiencing strain have a 63% higher risk of mortality than noncaregivers.
- The cost to U.S. businesses attributable to the lost productivity of working caregivers is estimated at between $17.1 billion and $33.6 billion per year.
Takeaway
Many people take care of their family members, but this can be very hard on them. We need to help these caregivers so they can take care of themselves too.
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