FACES OF FORTITUDE: DIVERSE CAREGIVERS PROVIDING COMPLEX CARE
2024
Diverse Caregivers Providing Complex Care
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Author Information
Author(s): Young Heather, Bell Janice, Kelly Kathleen
Primary Institution: Oxford University Press US
Conclusion
The symposium highlights the complexity and diversity of family caregiving and the need for improved community-based supports.
Supporting Evidence
- Over 56 million family caregivers provided unpaid care last year.
- California's Master Plan on Aging aims to strengthen community supports for caregivers.
- The symposium includes papers on various health conditions affecting family caregivers.
Takeaway
Many family members help take care of their loved ones, and this study shows how important it is to support them better.
Methodology
Mixed methods symposium examining various aspects of family caregiving.
Participant Demographics
Family caregivers of individuals with various health conditions, including ALS, Parkinson’s Disease, and dementia.
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