What is a caregiver?

A caregiver is someone who cares for the health and well-being of a person who needs help with daily tasks and activities. Your aging parents may need a caregiver due to an injury, an illness, limited mobility, memory issues, or chronic conditions that make everyday tasks more challenging. Caregiver statistics show that it’s not uncommon among the U.S. population for adults to provide unpaid care.

According to research, there are over 41 million caregivers in the United States. And 82% feel physically, emotionally, and mentally drained because of their caregiving duties.

Depending on the level of support provided, long-term caregiving can take a toll on the caregiver’s physical and emotional health. It’s essential to continue self-care as a caregiver to maintain your caregiving abilities. Consider your elder’s condition, and your health and skills, in order to determine whether in-home care is appropriate or if more specialized care is needed.

Consider joining a caregiver support group tailored to your unique caregiving situation, like a dementia forum if you care for a senior with dementia or another online group. If you have a job on top of caregiving, make sure to take advantage of all employee benefits for caregivers that you may not know about.

JD Miller

About JD Miller

John D. Miller is the founder/owner of Home Care Partners, LLC, a Massachusetts business providing private duty, personalized in-home assistance and companion care services to those needing help in daily activities and household functions. Phone: (781) 378-2164 Email: [email protected] Website: https://homecarepartnersma.com
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