Caregiving

While researchers have long known that caregiving can have negative mental health effects for family care providers, research shows that caregiving can have serious physical health consequences as well.

Studies have found that caregivers may have increased blood pressure and insulin levels, may have impaired immune systems and may be at increased risk for cardiovascular disease among other adverse health outcomes.

A study of elderly spousal caregivers (aged 66-96) found that caregivers who experience caregiving-related stress have a 63% higher mortality rate than noncaregivers of the same age.

Many caregivers are themselves in poor health; studies show that approximately one-third of caregivers provide intensive care although they are themselves in “fair to poor” physical health.

We offer family caregivers the opportunity to have some time to look after themselves. This allows them to "recharge" their batteries mentally and physically. This is a vital resource for people caring for those with Alzheimer's, Parkinson's Disease or any other condition which requires constant care.