There are more than 53 million family caregivers in the United States in 2020 according to a AARP and National Alliance for Caregiving study. That is 9 million more than five years ago.

Caregiving can take a toll on a person’s health.  Studies have shown that about 30% of caregivers pass away before the person they are caring for.

Over 60 percent of all caregivers are also working a separate job.

Help the One Who Helps Another

Families might consider finding ways to give the primary care giver a break by doing one or more of the following:

• Offer to take-over caregiving so the primary caregiver can have a break.
• Hire a caregiver for a week so the primary caregiver can take a vacation
• Treat your loved one to a respite stay at an assisted living the offers activities that they like.
• Help the caregiver sign up for an online support group.

If you need help finding a caregiver support group, in home care or an assisted living with respite stay options, give us a call at Choice Connections.